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GK03 BAD

2003 Porsche Boxster

Black Petrol 2700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests32 (19 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate59.4%

Mileage

115,637 mi
Last recorded115,637 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Porsche Boxster58,432 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK03 BAD
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,700cc

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MOT History

19 pass 13 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 115,637 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2025 115,610 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2025 115,586 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 May 2024 114,609 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Hose to front of car (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On lower of caliper (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 23 Apr 2024 114,600 miles

Emissions unable to be completed High lambda reading test aborted (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Backbox leaking lambda reading high (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Hose to front of car (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On lower of caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2023 111,604 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2023 111,590 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play tie rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play tie rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 107,010 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 31 Dec 2021 107,005 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 103,957 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 8 Dec 2020 103,957 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Dec 2019 100,631 miles

Brake Pad wear indicator light illuminated.

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2019 100,631 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2018 97,658 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 Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 92,716 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 89,350 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 83,524 miles

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

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

Nearside front tyre is cracked and perished

Nearside rear tyre is cracked and perished

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

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

Offside front tyre cracked and perished

Offside rear tyre is cracked and perished

Pass 30 May 2014 81,218 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre cracking in tread.

o/s/f tyre cracking in tread

Fail 30 May 2014 81,218 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre cracking in tread.

o/s/f tyre cracking in tread

Pass 3 Jun 2013 79,461 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 76,131 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2012 76,131 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Oct 2011 74,677 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2011 74,677 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

all discs coroded

brake pad warning light on

o/s/f metal brake pipe coroded

plastic covers on outer sills

rear brake pipes coroded

Pass 18 Oct 2010 73,676 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2010 73,676 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2009 70,309 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2008 60,577 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2008 60,217 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Oct 2007 53,999 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)

Pass 31 Oct 2006 45,150 miles

off and near side front headlamp aim just within tolerance.

under shield fitted.

Fail 31 Oct 2006 45,150 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

off and near side front headlamp aim just within tolerance.

under shield fitted.

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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GK03 BAD is a 2003 Porsche Boxster in Black with a 2,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.4%.

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 GK03 BAD, 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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GK03 BAD is a 2003 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 23 September 2003.

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