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RY03 LVB

2003 Porsche Boxster

Grey Petrol 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2023
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

143,054 mi
Last recorded143,054 miles
Recorded on26 May 2022
Typical for 2003 Porsche Boxster58,432 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY03 LVB
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 26 May 2022 143,054 miles

emissions close to limits

exhaust brackets corroded

slight oil leak

Fail 26 May 2022 143,054 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

emissions close to limits

exhaust brackets corroded

slight oil leak

Fail 10 May 2022 143,036 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Power steering pipe/hose excessively damaged (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Electrical wiring insulation so damaged or deteriorated it is likely to cause a short-circuit (4.11 (c) (ii))

Nearside Rear Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

brake pipes corroded front and rear

plastics missing from under car

Pass 25 Nov 2020 140,155 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2020 140,155 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2019 123,621 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 May 2019 123,619 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 May 2018 113,713 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 24 May 2018 113,785 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 26 May 2017 107,693 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 96,667 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2015 90,107 miles
Fail 26 May 2015 90,107 miles

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

all 4 rear cv boots split

Pass 3 Jun 2014 83,161 miles
Fail 18 May 2013 73,961 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2013 73,961 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 66,615 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2011 58,612 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2011 58,610 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front tyres bald on inner edges

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

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

front & rear discs badly corroded & scored on inner surfaces

Pass 30 Jul 2010 51,823 miles

O/S/F tyre valve slightly perished

Rear brake discs rusty on inner faces

Pass 19 Jun 2009 48,917 miles

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 10 Apr 2008 44,581 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Apr 2008 44,581 miles

Offside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 10 Apr 2008 44,581 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Jun 2006 32,117 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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RY03 LVB is a 2003 Porsche Boxster in Grey with a 3,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 LVB, 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 LVB is a 2003 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 20 June 2003.

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