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VO03 TGN

2003 Porsche Boxster S

Grey Petrol 3200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

96,083 mi
Last recorded96,083 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Porsche Boxster S47,606 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO03 TGN
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster S
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 96,083 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2025 90,354 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Apr 2024 85,500 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Apr 2024 85,500 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Apr 2024 85,483 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2023 80,804 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2023 80,804 miles

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

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Nearside & Offside (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2022 79,642 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2021 77,189 miles

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

engine oil low

Fail 20 Apr 2021 77,189 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

engine oil low

Pass 31 Mar 2020 77,009 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2020 77,009 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2019 75,098 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2019 75,098 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2018 71,995 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2018 71,995 miles

Nearside Front Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 68,568 miles

Both rear outer cv boots split

Fail 2 Mar 2017 68,568 miles

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

Both rear outer cv boots split

Pass 6 Feb 2016 60,313 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 60,207 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 60,200 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 59,868 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 59,725 miles

offside rear drive shaft outer boot split

Pass 8 Apr 2011 59,369 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 58,267 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 54,894 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 12 Feb 2009 54,894 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2008 39,192 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 26,295 miles

small cut in o/s front outer tyre wall

Pass 9 Jun 2006 25,505 miles

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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VO03 TGN is a 2003 Porsche Boxster S in Grey with a 3,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VO03 TGN, 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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VO03 TGN is a 2003 Porsche Boxster S, first registered on 19 May 2003.

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