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GIG 4743

2003 Porsche Boxster

Black Petrol 2700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

82,385 mi
Last recorded82,385 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Porsche Boxster58,432 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGIG 4743
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,700cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 82,385 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2025 82,383 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Fail 2 Sep 2025 82,355 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Aug 2024 81,833 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2023 80,476 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2023 80,474 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2022 77,887 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2022 77,835 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2021 76,806 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 73,965 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 72,123 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 69,768 miles

front brake discs deteriorated inner edge

rear brake discs deteriorated inner edge

Pass 1 Sep 2017 64,932 miles

Oil leak ()

under trays fitted

Fail 22 Aug 2017 64,892 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust clamp broken

Offside Rear Exhaust clamp broken

Pass 19 Aug 2016 61,572 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 55,661 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

park brake low effort both sides

Pass 6 Sep 2014 51,904 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2013 51,840 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2012 51,621 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2012 51,621 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2011 51,151 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2010 50,685 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2009 49,650 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2008 48,022 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 46,420 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2006 43,130 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Dec 2006 43,130 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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GIG 4743 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 74.1%.

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 GIG 4743, 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 GIG 4743 registered?

GIG 4743 is a 2003 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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