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48 EAN

2003 Porsche Boxster

Blue Petrol 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2023
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

49,890 mi
Last recorded49,890 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Porsche Boxster58,432 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration48 EAN
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Fail 18 Jul 2025 49,890 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to fluid leak (1.2.1 (g))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear pipe corroded around middle of the vehicle and leaking (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material small pipe at each brake caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2022 49,817 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2021 49,795 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 49,777 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2020 49,777 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 49,558 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 49,314 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jun 2017 46,538 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 46,107 miles
Pass 23 May 2015 44,961 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 42,143 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 May 2013 38,390 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front discs scored

Pass 31 Dec 2012 38,375 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear tyres almost on wear bars

Pass 19 Mar 2012 36,619 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear demist switch pushed back in dash

Fail 23 Mar 2011 35,308 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 35,308 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2010 33,616 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Mar 2010 33,616 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 30,720 miles

brake discs starting to corrode on inner surfaces

Pass 6 Mar 2008 26,898 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 26,360 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 23,302 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 18,502 miles

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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48 EAN is a 2003 Porsche Boxster in Blue with a 3,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 48 EAN, 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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48 EAN is a 2003 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 22 March 2003.

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