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DSU 131

2003 Porsche Boxster

Silver Petrol 2687cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

139,044 mi
Last recorded139,044 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Porsche Boxster58,432 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDSU 131
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,687cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 139,044 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 May 2025 137,280 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 19 May 2025 137,276 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded brake pipes down n/s of vehicle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe to o/s/r flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 May 2024 134,801 miles
Pass 13 May 2023 132,270 miles
Fail 11 May 2023 132,270 miles

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

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

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

exhaust rear box corroded, blowing on seams

Pass 12 May 2022 129,376 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 126,159 miles
Pass 5 May 2020 123,981 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 May 2019 121,420 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 118,030 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 114,415 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 109,289 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 100,298 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 89,171 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 May 2013 79,698 miles

knocking noise from rear

Fail 3 May 2013 79,698 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

knocking noise from rear

Pass 12 Apr 2012 70,257 miles

large underbody trays fitted, not possible to inspect all testable items

Pass 6 May 2011 63,593 miles

both front brake discs showing wear

surface corrosion evident on rear brake discs

Pass 7 May 2010 54,538 miles

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

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

full under body trays fitted, not allowing full inspection of all items.

Pass 9 Apr 2009 45,409 miles

inner face of front & rear brake discs slightly scored

large underbody trays fitted not possoble to see all testable items

Pass 23 Apr 2008 38,055 miles

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

Fail 21 Apr 2008 38,055 miles

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

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

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

o/s/f tyre worn on inner & outer edge, still legal at time of test

Pass 2 May 2007 30,880 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 23,247 miles

N/s/f tyre has unrepaiable puncture. (205/50zr17).

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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DSU 131 is a 2003 Porsche Boxster in Silver with a 2,687cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 DSU 131, 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 DSU 131 registered?

DSU 131 is a 2003 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 28 April 2003.

Is DSU 131 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DSU 131 shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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