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Y1 EAR

2003 Porsche Boxster

Red Petrol 2700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2025
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

104,954 mi
Last recorded104,954 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2024
Typical for 2003 Porsche Boxster58,432 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY1 EAR
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,700cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2024 104,954 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2024 104,954 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2023 103,714 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2023 103,713 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2022 101,755 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2022 101,755 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2021 110,357 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2019 101,097 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 100,089 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2018 100,089 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2017 96,971 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2017 96,971 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 92,772 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 14 Apr 2015 89,149 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 21 Jan 2014 86,556 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2014 86,556 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2012 83,419 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2012 83,419 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2011 79,474 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2011 79,473 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Pass 26 May 2010 71,265 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 70,386 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 22 Jun 2009 70,386 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 69,693 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 67,563 miles

Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 12 Jul 2006 64,411 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Jul 2006 64,411 miles

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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Y1 EAR is a 2003 Porsche Boxster in Red with a 2,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 Y1 EAR, 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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Y1 EAR is a 2003 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 1 July 2003.

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