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RY03 ECZ

2003 Porsche Boxster

Blue Petrol 3179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2023
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

122,941 mi
Last recorded122,941 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2022
Typical for 2003 Porsche Boxster58,432 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY03 ECZ
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,179cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2022 122,941 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2021 119,694 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2021 119,585 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 117,595 miles

Nearside Front headlamp beam image poor

Offside Front headlamp beam image poor

Pass 28 Nov 2019 114,762 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing shock absorber casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing shock absorber casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 21 Nov 2019 114,479 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing shock absorber casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing shock absorber casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2018 109,828 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2018 109,783 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour WHITE (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour WHITE (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing BADDLEY CORRODED (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing BADLEY CORRODED (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 104,096 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded CALIPER PIPE (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear FRONT SECTION (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded CALIPER PIPE (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed cable clip holding hose at tight angle (3.6.B.4d)

STRONG SMELL OF FUEL FROM BEHIND FRONT UNDERTRAY BUT NO VISIBLE LEAKS

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Nov 2016 99,689 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2016 99,688 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2015 95,057 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 89,126 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 80,697 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2013 80,697 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)

Pass 13 Dec 2012 71,261 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 68,973 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 62,171 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 57,192 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 52,270 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 47,291 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2008 46,254 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 34,953 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 34,356 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2006 34,353 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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RY03 ECZ is a 2003 Porsche Boxster in Blue with a 3,179cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 RY03 ECZ, 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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RY03 ECZ is a 2003 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 1 August 2003.

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