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48 WS

2003 Porsche Boxster

Silver Petrol 3179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

49,865 mi
Last recorded49,865 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Porsche Boxster58,432 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration48 WS
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,179cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 49,865 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2025 49,373 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2024 49,120 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2023 48,804 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 48,430 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 47,763 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 47,740 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 46,986 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 46,055 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 45,120 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 43,770 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 41,580 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Mar 2015 41,580 miles

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

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

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

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Mar 2014 34,892 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 14 Mar 2013 30,999 miles

All brake discs in poor condition on inner edges

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Mar 2012 27,578 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 23,795 miles

Both front and rear brake discs are corroded on inner surfaces

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 19 Mar 2010 22,079 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 19 Mar 2009 20,492 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 17,790 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 15,216 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Jan 2006 8,861 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 WS is a 2003 Porsche Boxster in Silver with a 3,179cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 WS, 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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What year was 48 WS registered?

48 WS is a 2003 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 7 November 2003.

Is 48 WS safe to buy?

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