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W14 POP

2003 Porsche Boxster

Silver Petrol 3179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

130,152 mi
Last recorded130,152 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Porsche Boxster58,432 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW14 POP
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,179cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 130,152 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2025 127,497 miles
Fail 1 May 2025 127,449 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Fail 7 Dec 2024 127,446 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak nearside and offside link pipes (8.2.1.1 (b))

Pass 13 Nov 2023 125,457 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2022 123,619 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 1 Dec 2022 123,616 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2021 121,487 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2020 118,572 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 26 Nov 2020 118,572 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Dec 2019 115,272 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2019 115,037 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Near side front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2018 105,282 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 95,297 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 82,683 miles
Fail 4 May 2016 82,683 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 1 May 2015 80,880 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both rear tyres wearing low on inner edges

Pass 1 May 2015 80,880 miles

both rear tyres wearing low on inner edges

Pass 29 Apr 2014 78,222 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 76,437 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 May 2012 73,057 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2012 73,022 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 May 2011 70,836 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 60,055 miles

both front wipers smearing

Pass 24 Nov 2008 50,523 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 13 Nov 2007 33,323 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 14,708 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 14,630 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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W14 POP is a 2003 Porsche Boxster in Silver with a 3,179cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 W14 POP, 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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W14 POP is a 2003 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 1 October 2003.

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