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YK03 BVW

2003 Porsche Boxster

Silver Petrol 2700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

105,556 mi
Last recorded105,556 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 Porsche Boxster58,432 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK03 BVW
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,700cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2025 105,556 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2024 104,784 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Mar 2024 104,777 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases And clamps broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2019 104,674 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 103,866 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2018 103,864 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 103,781 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2016 103,319 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2016 103,319 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2014 95,322 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 90,950 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2012 90,325 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 20 Jul 2012 90,325 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 89,037 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2011 89,037 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2009 79,524 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2009 79,524 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2008 73,958 miles

n/s/f pad sensor wire routed wrong chaffing on anti-roll bar link

o/s headlamp pattern just to standard

o/s/f position light slightly dim

Pass 29 Jun 2007 68,052 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 May 2006 59,381 miles

pad senser wire rubbing on anti-roll bar link on n/s/f

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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YK03 BVW is a 2003 Porsche Boxster in Silver with a 2,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YK03 BVW, 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 YK03 BVW registered?

YK03 BVW is a 2003 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 22 April 2003.

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