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S80 XPM

2003 Porsche Boxster

Grey Petrol 3179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

84,865 mi
Last recorded84,865 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Porsche Boxster58,432 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS80 XPM
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,179cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 84,865 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 May 2025 81,128 miles

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

covers fitted

Fail 1 May 2025 81,128 miles

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

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

covers fitted

Pass 13 May 2024 78,528 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2024 78,468 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 11 May 2023 75,528 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2022 73,990 miles
Pass 12 May 2021 72,565 miles
Pass 5 May 2020 69,816 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

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

Fail 5 May 2020 69,816 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2018 68,035 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front and both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front steering arm has slight play

Offside Front top suspension mount has slight movement, bearing rough

fuel cap sealing washer deteriorated

under tray's fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Aug 2017 67,432 miles

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay.

nearside front steering arm has slight play

offside front strut top bearing noisy

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components.

Pass 3 May 2016 66,489 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2016

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Items removed from drivers view

pad warning light on

Pass 3 Oct 2014 65,828 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Sep 2014 65,827 miles

Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Aug 2013 58,146 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Aug 2013 58,146 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Aug 2012 51,094 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 40,601 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 39,964 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 38,589 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 35,446 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 34,197 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2006 28,399 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2005 21,955 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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S80 XPM is a 2003 Porsche Boxster in Grey with a 3,179cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 S80 XPM, 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 S80 XPM registered?

S80 XPM is a 2003 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 4 January 2003.

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