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FC03 LFD

2003 Porsche Boxster

Silver Petrol 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

147,852 mi
Last recorded147,852 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Porsche Boxster58,432 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFC03 LFD
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 147,852 miles

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

Rear D bushes cracking

Fail 10 Jul 2025 147,810 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Coolant leak ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear anti roll d bushes cracking

Pass 12 Jul 2024 146,390 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2023 145,645 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2022 143,575 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 136,556 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 133,155 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 128,338 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2018 123,670 miles

n/s front to rear brake pipe corroded, close to/on limit

n/s/f brake pipe (on caliper) slightly corroded

n/s/f tyre cracking slightly outer edge of tread

o/s front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded

o/s/f brake pipe (on caliper) corroded, close to limit

o/s/r brake pipe (front to rear to flexi) corroded, close to/on limit

play n/s track rod end, close to/on limit

scratches n/s front screen

slight oil leak

slight play o/s track rod end (under load)

slight play steering rack arms

under covers fitted

Fail 21 Mar 2018 123,670 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working came on when boot closed (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

n/s front to rear brake pipe corroded, close to/on limit

n/s/f brake pipe (on caliper) slightly corroded

n/s/f tyre cracking slightly outer edge of tread

o/s front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded

o/s/f brake pipe (on caliper) corroded, close to limit

o/s/r brake pipe (front to rear to flexi) corroded, close to/on limit

play n/s track rod end, close to/on limit

scratches n/s front screen

slight oil leak

slight play o/s track rod end (under load)

slight play steering rack arms

under covers fitted

Pass 15 Mar 2017 117,306 miles

Nearside windscreen scratched

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded link pipe on caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded half of front to back (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 14 Mar 2017 117,303 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside windscreen scratched

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded link pipe on caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded half of front to back (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 116,543 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Jun 2016 116,543 miles

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

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 May 2015 113,373 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2015

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 30 May 2014 107,839 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 29 May 2014 107,839 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2013 103,291 miles
Fail 15 May 2013 103,291 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

evedence of vehicle none use brake discs rusted

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

inner/outer rear driveshaft gaiters split.nearside driveshaft outer cv joint has play

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 99,103 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2012

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Apr 2011 86,614 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2011 86,614 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2010 71,199 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 55,548 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 55,546 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Mar 2008 40,112 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 34,568 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 32,800 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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FC03 LFD is a 2003 Porsche Boxster in Silver with a 3,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 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 FC03 LFD, 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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FC03 LFD is a 2003 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 8 July 2003.

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