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Porsche Boxster MOT Results

Registered in 2003
71.9% pass rate
from 2,711 tests in 2021
(38% better than other 2003 cars)
Pass rate by mileage
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Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for 2003 cars and highlighted areas where the Porsche Boxster is unusually good or bad.

  • 9.4% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (44% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 3.1% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.5% fail on Headlamp aim (28% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.63% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 2.8% fail on Headlamps (46% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 2.7% fail on Headlamp (43% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Dipswitch
      • 0.037% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 2.0% fail on Stop lamp (58% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 1.7% fail on Direction indicators
      • 1.7% fail on Flashing type
        • 1.1% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.81% fail on Side repeaters
    • 1.1% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (53% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.74% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (47% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.74% fail on Rear fog lamp (47% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.74% fail on Rear fog lamp (47% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.18% fail on Electrical equipment (76% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Horn
    • 0.11% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.11% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
    • 0.074% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.037% fail on All position lamps
      • 0.037% fail on Position lamp
  • 7.2% fail on Brakes (49% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 4.5% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 3.3% fail on Brake performance (57% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (61% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 1.4% fail on Rbt (sp) (61% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.037% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
        • 0.037% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
      • 0.66% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.66% fail on Parking brake performance (57% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.66% fail on Rbt (55% better than other 2003 cars)
          • 0.52% fail on Parking brake performance (60% better than other 2003 cars)
          • 0.074% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.074% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.55% fail on Service brake performance (81% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.55% fail on Rbt (81% better than other 2003 cars)
          • 0.48% fail on Service brake performance (80% better than other 2003 cars)
          • 0.074% fail on Service brake imbalance (88% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.037% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.037% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.44% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (74% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.44% fail on Rbt (sp) (73% better than other 2003 cars)
          • 0.26% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.26% fail on Service brake imbalance (79% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.92% fail on Mechanical brake components (67% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.66% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.66% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.30% fail on Brake linings and pads (83% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.30% fail on Brake pads (83% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.074% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.074% fail on Cable
    • 0.30% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.18% fail on Pedal
      • 0.11% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.11% fail on Parking brake control (77% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Lever (76% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.037% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.037% fail on Leaks
    • 0.037% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.037% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.037% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
  • 6.7% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 6.6% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 6.5% fail on Spark ignition
        • 5.2% fail on Catalyst emissions (67% worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 1.5% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (48% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.26% fail on Emissions not tested (76% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Compression ignition (85% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.11% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.037% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
    • 0.26% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.18% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.074% fail on Other leaks
  • 6.5% fail on Suspension (61% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 3.5% fail on Springs
      • 3.5% fail on Coil springs
        • 3.5% fail on Coil spring
    • 2.2% fail on Anti-roll bars (54% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.89% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.44% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.44% fail on Linkage ball joints (69% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.22% fail on Ball joint dust cover (63% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.037% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.037% fail on Linkage
      • 0.037% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
    • 0.74% fail on Suspension arms (87% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.41% fail on Ball joint (83% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Ball joint dust cover (83% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Pins and bushes (95% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.037% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.22% fail on Wheel bearings (85% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.15% fail on Shock absorbers (82% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.037% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.037% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.037% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.037% fail on Other suspension component
    • 0.037% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
  • 4.1% fail on Visibility (50% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 2.2% fail on Wipers (49% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 2.0% fail on Washers (46% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.11% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.11% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.11% fail on View to rear
      • 0.074% fail on Mirrors
      • 0.037% fail on Indirect vision devices
    • 0.074% fail on Bonnet
  • 3.5% fail on Tyres (41% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 2.3% fail on Tread depth (33% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Condition (46% better than other 2003 cars)
  • 3.2% fail on Body, chassis, structure (65% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 1.8% fail on Transmission (45% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 1.7% fail on Drive shafts (45% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 1.7% fail on Joints (45% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.037% fail on Flexible couplings
      • 0.074% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.074% fail on Joints
    • 0.74% fail on Exhaust system (78% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.55% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.55% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.11% fail on Doors (83% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.074% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.074% fail on Door condition
      • 0.037% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.037% fail on Door condition
    • 0.037% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.037% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.037% fail on Chassis
      • 0.037% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.037% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.037% fail on Body
      • 0.037% fail on Other body component
    • 0.037% fail on Seats
      • 0.037% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.037% fail on Undertray
  • 1.3% fail on Steering (72% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.89% fail on Steering linkage components (73% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.81% fail on Track rod end (73% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.037% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.037% fail on Locking devices
    • 0.22% fail on Power steering
      • 0.11% fail on Pipes and hoses
      • 0.074% fail on Other components
      • 0.037% fail on Operation
    • 0.15% fail on Steering gear (81% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Steering rack (86% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.037% fail on Steering box
  • 0.59% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.59% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.59% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (81% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.37% fail on Seat belts (79% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Prescribed areas (83% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Condition (69% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.22% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (84% better than other 2003 cars)
  • 0.11% fail on Road Wheels (74% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.11% fail on Attachment

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