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DS03 SJO

2003 Porsche Boxster

Silver Petrol 3179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

66,960 mi
Last recorded66,960 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Porsche Boxster58,432 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS03 SJO
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,179cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 66,960 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2025 66,425 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2024 65,885 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2024 65,885 miles

Headlamp aim too high both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting missing hight sensor mounting bracket (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jul 2023 64,575 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2023 64,575 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2022 62,527 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 61,304 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obsuring some testable items

Pass 21 Feb 2020 60,740 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

engine covers and under body covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Fail 18 Feb 2020 60,735 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

engine covers and under body covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 16 Feb 2019 59,686 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2019 59,680 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 57,035 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2016 53,548 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 12 Aug 2016 53,546 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2013 49,922 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2011 46,186 miles

condition of rear brake disc's inner faces.

exhaust system starting to corrode.

front to rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode.

near side rear inner and outer cv boots split.

off side rear outer cv boot starting to perish.

Pass 20 Nov 2010 43,473 miles

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

both rear track control arm inner bushes seeping fluid

full under body plastic cover fitted

nearside rear outer c/v boot split

Pass 20 Nov 2009 38,123 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 29,637 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 26,388 miles

Engine Man/light on

N/S Front tyre worn inside edge

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)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Feb 2007 23,358 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2007 23,356 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 16 Jan 2006 13,877 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Jan 2006 13,877 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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DS03 SJO is a 2003 Porsche Boxster in Silver with a 3,179cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 DS03 SJO, 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

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What year was DS03 SJO registered?

DS03 SJO is a 2003 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 12 March 2003.

Is DS03 SJO safe to buy?

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