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VU03 PMV

2003 Porsche Boxster

Silver Petrol 2687cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

128,698 mi
Last recorded128,698 miles
Recorded on16 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Porsche Boxster58,432 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU03 PMV
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,687cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 May 2019 128,698 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 123,252 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2018 123,329 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 May 2018 123,221 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 May 2017 118,312 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 110,973 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured both faded (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 22 May 2015 96,973 miles

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

Offside Front Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 May 2015 96,973 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 May 2014 85,926 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 85,544 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2013 76,507 miles
Fail 23 May 2013 76,507 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 May 2012 69,432 miles

Condition of exhaust

Condition of wiper blades

Handbrake travel

Fail 15 May 2012 69,429 miles

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

Condition of exhaust

Condition of wiper blades

Handbrake travel

Pass 23 Feb 2011 65,389 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2010

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 28 Jan 2009 58,302 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2009 58,302 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 52,140 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 50,033 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 44,405 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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VU03 PMV is a 2003 Porsche Boxster in Silver with a 2,687cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VU03 PMV, 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 VU03 PMV registered?

VU03 PMV is a 2003 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 12 March 2003.

Is VU03 PMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU03 PMV shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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