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YG52 GWU

2003 Porsche Boxster

Black Petrol 2700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2015
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

84,548 mi
Last recorded84,548 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2014
Typical for 2003 Porsche Boxster58,432 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG52 GWU
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,700cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2014 84,548 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 78,631 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)

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

Fail 4 Nov 2013 78,631 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2013 76,561 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

bolt missing on n/s down pipe

Pass 17 Feb 2012 70,769 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear brake discs inner face rusty and pitted

Pass 24 Feb 2011 65,571 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2011 65,543 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2010 61,132 miles

covers all underneath

Fail 30 Dec 2009 60,959 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 21 Dec 2009 60,922 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Dec 2009 60,922 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Dec 2008 55,982 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2007 49,237 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 40,502 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2005 30,989 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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YG52 GWU is a 2003 Porsche Boxster in Black with a 2,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 YG52 GWU, 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 YG52 GWU registered?

YG52 GWU is a 2003 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 4 January 2003.

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