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TIG 9163

2003 Porsche Boxster

Red Petrol 2700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

28,538 mi
Last recorded28,538 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Porsche Boxster58,432 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTIG 9163
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,700cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 28,538 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2024 28,215 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 27,795 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 27,261 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 26,712 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2019 25,020 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2017 23,276 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 23 Nov 2017 23,276 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 9 Nov 2017 23,264 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

run flat tyres fitted to fronts

Pass 1 Nov 2016 22,444 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 21,467 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 19,839 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2014 19,839 miles

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

inner surfaces of rear discs rusty

requires tracking checked

Pass 1 Nov 2013 19,269 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres bald on inner edges

Pass 19 Oct 2012 18,089 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre low on tread on inner edge

o/s/f tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 24 Oct 2011 17,728 miles

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

rear brake discs pitted (inside)

Pass 13 Oct 2010 16,959 miles

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

rear discs corroded on inner surfaces

Pass 13 Oct 2009 15,969 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 14,080 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 12,549 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2006 10,508 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2006 10,508 miles

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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TIG 9163 is a 2003 Porsche Boxster in Red with a 2,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 TIG 9163, 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 TIG 9163 registered?

TIG 9163 is a 2003 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 5 November 2003.

Is TIG 9163 safe to buy?

The MOT history for TIG 9163 shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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