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BU03 DFD

2003 Porsche Boxster

Black Petrol 2700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

96,059 mi
Last recorded96,059 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Porsche Boxster58,432 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU03 DFD
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,700cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 96,059 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Aug 2024 94,664 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Metal part of boot (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2023 93,966 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2022 92,337 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear going to o/s/r rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2021 90,414 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 89,184 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2020 89,183 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2019 88,764 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2019 97,670 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2018 87,452 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2017 85,869 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 82,240 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2015 77,095 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 70,021 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Apr 2013 67,809 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 12 Apr 2013 67,809 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2012 65,648 miles

All four tyres are cut or damaged on outer sidewalls but not to cords

Both rear tyres are on 3mm of tread

Coolant leak

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front wipers starting to smear

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside front tyre is worn on both edges

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Sep 2011 62,080 miles

All four tyres worn slightly out of shape and both rear tyres are cut on outer sidewalls but not to cords

Engine management light on at time of test

Front brake discs slightly worn

Front wipers just starting to smear

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Vehicle has large under-body covers fitted making it difficult to inspect

Pass 2 Sep 2011 62,080 miles

All four tyres worn slightly out of shape and both rear tyres are cut on outer sidewalls but not to cords

Engine management light on at time of test

Front brake discs slightly worn

Front wipers just starting to smear

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Vehicle has large under-body covers fitted making it difficult to inspect

Pass 29 Oct 2010 59,151 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2009 51,314 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 44,310 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)

Pass 12 Mar 2008 38,750 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 35,509 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 24,673 miles

All four brake discs corroded (inside)

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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BU03 DFD is a 2003 Porsche Boxster in Black with a 2,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BU03 DFD, 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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BU03 DFD is a 2003 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 20 March 2003.

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