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L8 YUG

2003 Porsche Boxster S

Grey Petrol 3200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

70,818 mi
Last recorded70,818 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Porsche Boxster S47,606 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL8 YUG
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster S
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 70,818 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output slightly discoloured (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output slightly discoloured (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

fuel cap seal cracking

Pass 15 Apr 2025 69,263 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2024 69,075 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2024 69,075 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (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 13 Sep 2023 68,392 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2023 68,366 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2022 67,837 miles
Fail 23 May 2022 67,837 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

heatshield insecure

Pass 18 Jun 2021 66,606 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 64,032 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2020 64,028 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear heatshield insecure

Pass 16 Apr 2019 62,796 miles

Front Brake disc inner surface heavily corroded

Rear Brake disc inner surface heavily corroded

Pass 5 May 2018 57,852 miles
Fail 1 May 2018 57,852 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jun 2017 56,102 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 8 Jun 2017 56,100 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2016 50,832 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 39,183 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

under shields fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 3 Sep 2007 33,941 miles

n/s/f tyre gone out of shape on inner edge

Pass 5 Sep 2006 24,345 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2006 24,324 miles

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

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

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

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

How Reliable is the Porsche Boxster S?

Based on 3,062 MOT tests across 383 vehicles.

82.3%
Pass Rate
1,846
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
383
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 80
brake disc excessively pitted 62
brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened 26
position lamp(s) not working 24
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 24
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L8 YUG is a 2003 Porsche Boxster S in Grey with a 3,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 Porsche Boxster S models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.1% with a typical mileage of 47,606 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 S fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 80 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L8 YUG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Porsche Boxster S typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 23 years old, this Porsche Boxster S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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L8 YUG is a 2003 Porsche Boxster S, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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