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R500 REX

2003 Porsche Boxster

Blue Petrol 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

99,810 mi
Last recorded99,810 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Porsche Boxster58,432 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR500 REX
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Fail 6 Jul 2026 99,810 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jul 2025 99,328 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2024 98,408 miles
Pass 17 May 2023 98,310 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 97,665 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 24 May 2021 97,363 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 97,055 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 94,883 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 91,086 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 87,968 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2017 87,968 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2016 84,709 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Jan 2015 82,097 miles

Offside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 82,097 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 79,638 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 5 Feb 2013 73,842 miles

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Feb 2013 73,842 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 69,052 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

off side head light washer not working

Fail 18 Jan 2012 69,048 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

off side head light washer not working

Pass 25 Jan 2011 65,637 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2010 59,658 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2010 59,658 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Feb 2009 51,490 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 45,937 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2008 45,937 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 Jan 2007 41,510 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 38,417 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2006 38,417 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Porsche Boxster?

Based on 726,695 MOT tests across 46,886 vehicles.

82.8%
Pass Rate
2,475
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
46,886
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 19,504
Brake pipe excessively corroded 6,317
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 5,538
brake disc excessively pitted 5,177
position lamp(s) not working 5,126
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R500 REX is a 2003 Porsche Boxster in Blue with a 3,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2003 Porsche Boxster models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.1% with a typical mileage of 58,432 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Porsche Boxster fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 19,504 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R500 REX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Porsche Boxster typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 23 years old, this Porsche Boxster is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R500 REX registered?

R500 REX is a 2003 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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