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J27 LYE

2003 Porsche Boxster

Blue Petrol 2700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

107,044 mi
Last recorded107,044 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Porsche Boxster58,432 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ27 LYE
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,700cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 107,044 miles

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

Fail 7 Jul 2026 107,041 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Jun 2025 104,532 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from calliper to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from calliper to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi hose to engine bay (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2024 104,387 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 3 Jun 2024 104,359 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (Pump running constantly) (1.6 (a))

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

Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (4.1.4 (d))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both at flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Number plate lamps insecure

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

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper slightly damaged but function not impaired Lower fixing modified (1.1.16 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Cracked (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2021 98,756 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2020 91,364 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 88,570 miles

Both Front Shockers Corroded

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

Under Trays Fitted Obscuring View

Fail 2 Apr 2019 88,555 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both Front - Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Both Front Shockers Corroded

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

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

Under Trays Fitted Obscuring View

Pass 21 Apr 2018 88,264 miles

Oil leak

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (3.5.1i)

Fail 18 Apr 2018 88,264 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 30% (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light white light (1.2.1e)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 40% (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 87,417 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (3.5.1i)

Fail 25 Apr 2017 87,413 miles

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 86,436 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 84,477 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 81,207 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn on shoulders and both are perrishing in tread

Fail 1 Apr 2014 81,204 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn on shoulders and both are perrishing in tread

Pass 30 Apr 2013 73,712 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside and Offside front tyres scrubbed on inner edges

Offside rear tyre 3mm scrubbed on inside edge and tread cracking

Wiper blades slightly smeary and noisey in operation

Fail 26 Apr 2013 73,712 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside and Offside front tyres scrubbed on inner edges

Offside rear tyre 3mm scrubbed on inside edge and tread cracking

Wiper blades slightly smeary and noisey in operation

Pass 29 Aug 2012 73,394 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 70,640 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2011 70,640 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 7 Jun 2010 67,619 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2010 67,619 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Nov 2008 53,875 miles

front tyres close to wear markers

Pass 23 Oct 2007 47,974 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 37,855 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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J27 LYE is a 2003 Porsche Boxster in Blue with a 2,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 J27 LYE, 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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J27 LYE is a 2003 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 1 October 2003.

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