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YJ03 KJA

2003 Porsche Boxster

Black Petrol 2700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2024
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

108,199 mi
Last recorded108,199 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2023
Typical for 2003 Porsche Boxster58,432 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ03 KJA
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,700cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2023 108,199 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2023 107,968 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill. Unable to assess rear of sill due to plastic cover (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced hole in front load space floor (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive unable to assess rear of sill due to plastic cover (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2021 106,872 miles

Fuel cap seal deteriorated

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From one side of the caliper to the other (1.1.11 (c))

Unable to open luggage compartment

Pass 11 Aug 2020 105,563 miles

Both number plate lights deteriorated

Engine management light on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel cap seal deteriorated

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Unable to open front luggage compartment

Pass 30 Aug 2019 104,776 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Aug 2019 104,776 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 103,806 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2018 103,806 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2017 102,340 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 26 Aug 2017 102,340 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 97,993 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 93,628 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2015 93,628 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2014 88,683 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 82,121 miles

slight wear in steering rack

Fail 27 Aug 2013 82,114 miles

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

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

slight wear in steering rack

Pass 18 Apr 2012 75,137 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

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

plastic shields fitted unable to check brake pipes

Pass 26 Apr 2011 69,202 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 69,197 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

both rear brake corroded

plastic shields fitted unable to checkbrake pipes very dangerouse

Pass 30 Apr 2010 59,952 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 59,952 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2009 50,238 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 42,778 miles
Fail 8 May 2008 42,778 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Apr 2007 34,782 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 24,679 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2006 24,679 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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YJ03 KJA 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 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 YJ03 KJA, 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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YJ03 KJA is a 2003 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 16 April 2003.

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