CarVerify

Free Car Check

CRA 3E

2003 Porsche Boxster

Black Petrol 2700cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,801 mi
Last recorded98,801 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Porsche Boxster58,432 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Porsche
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationCRA 3E
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,700cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 98,801 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2025 98,751 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2024 95,356 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2024 95,333 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2023 93,388 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2023 93,351 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Coolant leak ()

Pass 30 Mar 2022 91,847 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2022 91,837 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 91,623 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 89,134 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2018 86,785 miles

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

top/bottom trays

Fail 8 Oct 2018 86,785 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

top/bottom trays

Pass 12 Sep 2017 84,253 miles

under guards

Fail 11 Sep 2017 84,221 miles

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

under guards

Pass 11 Aug 2016 81,089 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2016 81,082 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2015 75,541 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2015 75,487 miles

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

Offside Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Pass 31 Jul 2014 69,612 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Jul 2014 69,587 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jul 2013 64,485 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2012 59,413 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 55,903 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside front tyre worn heavily on inner shoulder.

Pass 22 May 2009 50,354 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2008 41,894 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 May 2007 40,126 miles

n/s/r shock absorber wet

Pass 15 May 2006 32,897 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
Full Porsche Boxster reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

CRA 3E is a 2003 Porsche Boxster in Black with a 2,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CRA 3E, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of CRA 3E?

You can check the full history of CRA 3E by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was CRA 3E registered?

CRA 3E is a 2003 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is CRA 3E safe to buy?

The MOT history for CRA 3E shows 27 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does CRA 3E have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on CRA 3E. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.