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RY52 FEM

2003 Porsche Boxster

Grey Petrol 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

142,517 mi
Last recorded142,517 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2022
Typical for 2003 Porsche Boxster58,432 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY52 FEM
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2022 142,517 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2021 140,807 miles

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

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 11 Nov 2019 135,258 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2019 135,247 miles

Central Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 May 2018 132,113 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 25 May 2018 132,113 miles

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

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 2 May 2017 127,266 miles

Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

plastic undertrays and engine covers fitted, preventing full inspection

Fail 2 May 2017 127,266 miles

Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

plastic undertrays and engine covers fitted, preventing full inspection

Pass 5 May 2016 121,345 miles

Plastic undertrays and engine covers fitted preventing full inspection

Fail 3 May 2016 121,345 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.8.B.1)

Plastic undertrays and engine covers fitted preventing full inspection

Pass 1 May 2015 116,876 miles
Fail 1 May 2015 116,876 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2014 109,665 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 100,030 miles

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)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 90,790 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 80,812 miles

nearside inner cv boot split

Pass 30 Apr 2010 70,362 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 60,299 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2009 60,298 miles

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 May 2008 49,118 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 36,739 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 25,845 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 24,516 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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RY52 FEM is a 2003 Porsche Boxster in Grey with a 3,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 RY52 FEM, 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 RY52 FEM registered?

RY52 FEM is a 2003 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 21 January 2003.

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