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RY03 LVP

2003 Porsche Boxster

Black Petrol 2700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

75,147 mi
Last recorded75,147 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Porsche Boxster58,432 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY03 LVP
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,700cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2020 75,147 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 72,235 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 71,325 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 70,263 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2015 70,261 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Jul 2014 68,292 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all brake pipes coated in grease

Fail 2 Jul 2014 68,290 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2013 65,534 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2013 65,527 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jul 2012 62,357 miles

nearside and offside rear metal brake pipes corroded(inner)

Fail 18 Jul 2012 62,357 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)

nearside and offside rear metal brake pipes corroded(inner)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 59,158 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2010 52,227 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2009 48,009 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2009 48,009 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 17 Jul 2008 38,784 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 28,609 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 20,721 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2006 20,721 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

o/s/f disc slightly woren

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 LVP is a 2003 Porsche Boxster in Black with a 2,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 RY03 LVP, 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 RY03 LVP registered?

RY03 LVP is a 2003 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 10 July 2003.

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