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VU03 PLX

2003 Porsche Boxster

Silver Petrol 3179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

52,482 mi
Last recorded52,482 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2024
Typical for 2003 Porsche Boxster58,432 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU03 PLX
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,179cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2024 52,482 miles

Front and rear brake discs corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 51,307 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Dec 2021 82,529 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2020 46,181 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2020 46,181 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 42,913 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 40,398 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2017 36,984 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 30,643 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 25,792 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 25,479 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 24,981 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 24,629 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 24,129 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 23,853 miles

offside nearside front brake discs excessive corrosion on inside

Pass 18 Aug 2009 22,714 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2008 21,908 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 Jul 2008 21,908 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 21,316 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2007 21,246 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Advise figure spacing both registration plates.

Advise nearside handbrake low effort.

Pass 5 Jul 2006 20,191 miles

Offside front tyre worn low on the inside shoulder

Offside rear tyre has a nail in it

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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VU03 PLX is a 2003 Porsche Boxster in Silver with a 3,179cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 VU03 PLX, 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 VU03 PLX registered?

VU03 PLX is a 2003 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 6 May 2003.

Is VU03 PLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU03 PLX shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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