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PA51 SUN

2003 Porsche Boxster

Silver Petrol 2700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

67,265 mi
Last recorded67,265 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Porsche Boxster58,432 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPA51 SUN
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,700cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 67,265 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2025 67,250 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to Rear Near side (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to Rear Offside (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2024 66,734 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2023 64,400 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2023 64,318 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2022 64,310 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 64,247 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to n/s rear brake hose slight corrosion around securing clip (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 60,386 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Clamps missing (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 58,182 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2017 56,359 miles

all pads getting low

front discs getting thin

Pass 1 Apr 2016 53,217 miles

both front tyres badly perished

both rear tyres worn unevenly

incorrect tyres fitted to rear

Fail 25 Mar 2016 53,145 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

both front tyres badly perished

both rear tyres worn unevenly

incorrect tyres fitted to rear

Pass 16 Apr 2015 47,624 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 41,516 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 41,128 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 39,969 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2010 37,266 miles

Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2009 33,111 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Aug 2007 24,266 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 15,246 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2006 15,246 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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PA51 SUN is a 2003 Porsche Boxster in Silver with a 2,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 PA51 SUN, 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 PA51 SUN registered?

PA51 SUN is a 2003 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 11 August 2003.

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