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BF51 MCN

2003 Porsche Boxster

Black Petrol 2687cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

105,057 mi
Last recorded105,057 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Porsche Boxster58,432 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF51 MCN
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,687cc
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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 105,057 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Mar 2026 105,017 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both headlight washers not working

Pass 12 Apr 2024 103,871 miles

NSF+OSF shockers rusty

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 Mar 2023 100,856 miles

Nearside Front shocker rusty

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

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

Offside Front shocker rusty

Pass 27 Jun 2020 94,616 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 25 Jun 2020 94,616 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 19 Sep 2019 94,272 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2018 85,989 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2017 82,643 miles

ALL Brake Discs slightly worn.

Factory fitted Undertrays.

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Sleeve Joint (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 77,173 miles

ALL Brake Discs slightly worn.

Factory fitted Undertrays.

Fail 19 Sep 2016 77,168 miles

Emissions not tested Serious Misfire (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Rear 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)

ALL Brake Discs slightly worn.

Engine Fault Warning Lamp stays illuminated.

Factory fitted Undertrays.

Pass 27 Oct 2015 71,852 miles

ALL Brake Discs slightly worn.

Factory fitted Undertrays.

Pass 23 Oct 2014 64,653 miles

ALL Brake Discs slightly worn.

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Nov 2013 58,124 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2013 58,124 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 19 Feb 2013 52,920 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 52,648 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 48,956 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2010 44,346 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 44,346 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 41,057 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 38,527 miles

Oil leak

Pass 24 Nov 2006 31,603 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2006 31,601 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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?

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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BF51 MCN is a 2003 Porsche Boxster in Black with a 2,687cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BF51 MCN, 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 BF51 MCN registered?

BF51 MCN is a 2003 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 1 November 2003.

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