2013 Porsche Boxster · 5,330 MOT tests
2013 Porsche Boxster reliability
2013 Porsche Boxsters fail 7.5% of first MOT tests, 68% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 4 of 23 Boxster years (5,330 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Porsche Boxsters: 16.4%)
- 7.5%
- first-time fail rate (all Porsche Boxsters: 16.4%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 68% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 10
- 39,940
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 10
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 5,330
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2013 against the years either side
- 2012 cars: 65% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2013 car does better)
- 2014 cars: 63% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2013 car does better)
- Strong point: suspension, 79% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2013 car carries a 62 plate (January–February 2013), or a 13 plate (March–August 2013), or a 63 plate (September–December 2013).
Common problems
What fails on a 2013 Porsche Boxster
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics2.2%
- Tyres2.1%
- Suspension1.4%
- Brakes1.1%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors1%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks0.5%
- Number plates and VIN0.3%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Coil spring fractured or broken 0.58%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 0.53%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Dipped beam headlamp not working 0.51%
A failed dipped beam makes it hard to see and be seen at night, so the lamp needs fixing before driving.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 0.47%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Tyre bulge from structural failure 0.45%
A bulge means the tyre's structure has failed and it could burst suddenly, so it must be replaced at once.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 0.43%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (5.23%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (4.63%) · Brake pipes corroded and greasy (3.62%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (2.85%) · Brake pads wearing thin (1.48%) · Nail in tyre, monitor (1.43%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2013 Porsche Boxster reliable?
2013 Porsche Boxsters fail 7.5% of first MOT tests, 68% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 4 of 23 Boxster years (5,330 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2013 Porsche Boxster MOT?
Most often coil spring fractured or broken (0.58% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (0.53% of tests), dipped beam headlamp not working (0.51% of tests).
How many miles should a 2013 Porsche Boxster have done?
At its MOT aged about 10, a typical 2013 Porsche Boxster shows 39,940 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2013 car?
A car first registered in 2013 carries a 62 plate (January–February 2013), or a 13 plate (March–August 2013), or a 63 plate (September–December 2013).
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