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PN52 YVU

2003 Porsche Boxster

Red Petrol 2700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

56,904 mi
Last recorded56,904 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 Porsche Boxster58,432 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN52 YVU
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,700cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2025 56,904 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2025 56,901 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Coil spring mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

handbrake travel high

Pass 22 Feb 2024 56,067 miles

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

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

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Fail 21 Feb 2024 56,065 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 7 Mar 2023 54,304 miles

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

Fuel cap seal cracking

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

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

Pass 28 Feb 2022 53,512 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2021 51,725 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 27 Feb 2020 50,982 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 49,167 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2019 49,158 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 47,134 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2018 47,130 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2017 43,275 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2017 43,273 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 41,193 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 40,362 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 38,846 miles

offside rear tyre getting low

Pass 15 Feb 2013 36,589 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 35,134 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2012 35,134 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 35,065 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 32,926 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 30,646 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 27,248 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2008 23,891 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 17,243 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2005 11,339 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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PN52 YVU is a 2003 Porsche Boxster in Red with a 2,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 PN52 YVU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PN52 YVU registered?

PN52 YVU is a 2003 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 3 January 2003.

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