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JA51 ELF

2003 Porsche Boxster

Silver Petrol 2687cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

37,431 mi
Last recorded37,431 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Porsche Boxster58,432 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJA51 ELF
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,687cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 37,431 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2025 35,061 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2025 35,061 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2024 32,179 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2023 31,997 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 31,882 miles

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Mar 2021 31,193 miles

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jul 2019 29,739 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jul 2018 28,466 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 27,617 miles
Fail 25 May 2017 27,617 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 May 2016 25,754 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 24,645 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2013 23,609 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 21,944 miles

offside rear' nearside rear and front tyres worn close to the legal limit of 1.6MM all tyres are 2MM tread at outer tread area

Fail 16 Oct 2012 21,944 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside rear' nearside rear and front tyres worn close to the legal limit of 1.6MM all tyres are 2MM tread at outer tread area

Pass 18 Oct 2011 19,885 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 18,224 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 16,361 miles

both engine cam cover gaskets leaking

near side front tyre side wall damaged

Pass 20 Oct 2008 14,540 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 11,590 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2006 9,019 miles

Nearside front tyre wall damaged not exposing cord

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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JA51 ELF is a 2003 Porsche Boxster in Silver with a 2,687cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 JA51 ELF, 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 JA51 ELF registered?

JA51 ELF is a 2003 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 2 May 2003.

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