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S99 BXR

2003 Porsche Boxster

Silver Petrol 3179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 May 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

120,199 mi
Last recorded120,199 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Porsche Boxster58,432 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS99 BXR
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,179cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 120,199 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust clamp corrosion

Offside Rear Exhaust clamp corrosion

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

Pass 9 May 2025 118,545 miles

ns parking brake recording lower reading than os--combine effort achieved 18%---16% isthe minimum

Fail 8 May 2025 118,513 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

ns parking brake recording lower reading than os--combine effort achieved 18%---16% isthe minimum

Pass 17 May 2024 116,035 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres slight wear inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

clutch pedal heavy

fuel cap seal perishing

nearside park brake lower effort o/s 223kg lock n/s 102 kg =22%

Pass 5 Jun 2023 110,041 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2022 103,969 miles

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

fuel cap seal perished

Pass 21 Jun 2021 97,688 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2020 91,783 miles

Front front tyres perishing

Pass 1 Jun 2019 90,534 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 89,330 miles
Pass 27 May 2017 88,339 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2016 87,795 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2016 87,795 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 May 2015 86,468 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 83,103 miles
Fail 15 May 2014 83,067 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 May 2013 78,366 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 71,525 miles
Fail 17 May 2012 71,525 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 May 2011 70,369 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 67,712 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 61,140 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 May 2008 50,722 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 1 May 2008 50,722 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 May 2007 40,197 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2006 29,680 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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S99 BXR is a 2003 Porsche Boxster in Silver with a 3,179cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S99 BXR, 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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S99 BXR is a 2003 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 25 June 2003.

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