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RX03 XAV

2003 Porsche Boxster

Blue Petrol 3179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

82,587 mi
Last recorded82,587 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Porsche Boxster58,432 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX03 XAV
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,179cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2017 82,587 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust system slightly corroding

Fail 30 Aug 2017 82,587 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust system slightly corroding

Pass 1 Aug 2016 79,616 miles

exhaust system corroded

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 1 Aug 2016 79,616 miles

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

exhaust system corroded

nearside rear tyre has slight damage to side wall

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 7 Aug 2015 75,810 miles

Both fron tyres wearing on inside edge

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

OSR tyre soft

Pass 4 Aug 2014 68,492 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2014 68,492 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Outer Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Fail 22 Jul 2014 68,324 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jul 2013 56,666 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2013 56,666 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2012 48,110 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2012 48,110 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2011 41,464 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 32,631 miles
Pass 23 May 2009 26,694 miles
Pass 3 May 2008 21,102 miles

All brake discs show some corrosion

Fail 29 Apr 2008 21,098 miles

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

all brake discs are corroded

o/s/f/ & n/s/f/ tyres are worn on inner edge

o/s/r/ tyre is on wear bars & worn on inner edge

Pass 4 Apr 2007 18,274 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2006 13,257 miles

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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RX03 XAV is a 2003 Porsche Boxster in Blue with a 3,179cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 RX03 XAV, 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 RX03 XAV registered?

RX03 XAV is a 2003 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 11 March 2003.

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