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WR03 YBY

2003 Porsche Boxster

Black Petrol 2700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2023
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,133 mi
Last recorded98,133 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2022
Typical for 2003 Porsche Boxster58,432 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR03 YBY
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,700cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2022 98,133 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2022 98,133 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

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

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

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

Fail 7 Nov 2022 98,114 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 96,204 miles

both front brake discs worn x2

Fail 26 Oct 2021 96,204 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front brake discs worn x2

Fail 21 Sep 2021 96,198 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements on both sides (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2020 94,817 miles

offside rear tyre is low on tread

Fail 10 Sep 2020 94,816 miles

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

offside rear tyre is low on tread

Pass 4 Sep 2019 91,652 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 89,958 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2018 83,853 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 18 Jan 2018 83,853 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2017 79,937 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush d-bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 75,728 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

the offside front tyre has worn thin on the inner tread

Fail 12 Jan 2016 75,707 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2015 71,294 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2015 71,294 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2014 65,110 miles

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

Fail 3 Jan 2014 65,075 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2013 58,563 miles

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

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

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

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 4 Jan 2012 50,588 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 42,180 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 22 Dec 2009 33,015 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 24,193 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 15,040 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2007 10,204 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 8,861 miles

Rear brake disc slightly 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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WR03 YBY is a 2003 Porsche Boxster in Black with a 2,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 WR03 YBY, 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 WR03 YBY registered?

WR03 YBY is a 2003 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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