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GJ52 RYU

2003 Porsche Boxster

Silver Petrol 3200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 May 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

104,894 mi
Last recorded104,894 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Porsche Boxster58,432 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ52 RYU
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 104,894 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2026 104,894 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2025 102,060 miles

Rear Brake pad wear sensor wires damaged

Pass 24 May 2024 94,845 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2024 94,809 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2023 91,197 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose nearside silencer, pipe clamp broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2mm, worn out on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2mm, worn out on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 86,399 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear exhaust silencer clamp broken

Pass 11 Feb 2021 82,481 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 78,595 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2020 78,587 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Feb 2019 72,557 miles

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 68,233 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear Outer CV Gaitor leaking grease (small amount)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' Multiple stone chips (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Dec 2016 65,456 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 63,986 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 63,068 miles

rear cv boots split!

Pass 29 Nov 2013 59,337 miles

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)

Fail 28 Nov 2012 55,673 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Nov 2012 55,673 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Dec 2011 54,243 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 51,709 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 7 Dec 2010 51,709 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Dec 2009 49,208 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 44,092 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2008 44,092 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Dec 2007 38,654 miles

Nearside rear tyre has a screw in it

Fail 10 Dec 2007 38,630 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre has a screw in it

Pass 11 Dec 2006 32,130 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2005 24,166 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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GJ52 RYU is a 2003 Porsche Boxster in Silver with a 3,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GJ52 RYU, 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 GJ52 RYU registered?

GJ52 RYU is a 2003 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 13 January 2003.

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