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SW 4217

2003 Porsche Boxster

Blue Petrol 3200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

77,154 mi
Last recorded77,154 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Porsche Boxster58,432 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW 4217
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 77,154 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2026 77,154 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 1 Jun 2020 77,136 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 76,996 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 76,542 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2017 76,531 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2016 75,097 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2016 75,097 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2015 74,217 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r tyre has slight sidewall damage

Pass 9 May 2015 74,217 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r tyre has slight sidewall damage

Pass 4 May 2014 72,246 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s/r tyre. side wall has damage. no cords showing.

Pass 6 Apr 2013 70,357 miles

both front tyres are wearing on the inner edges

both rear 'U' clamps for the back box missing!!! yellow chalked

Pass 24 Mar 2012 68,406 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Feb 2011 61,273 miles

offside rear outer cv boot split

Pass 13 Feb 2010 54,757 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 28 Feb 2009 45,255 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2009 44,715 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Mar 2008 37,456 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Mar 2007 29,005 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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SW 4217 is a 2003 Porsche Boxster in Blue with a 3,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 SW 4217, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SW 4217 registered?

SW 4217 is a 2003 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 15 October 2003.

Is SW 4217 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW 4217 shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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