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R55 LJA

2003 Porsche Boxster

Yellow Petrol 3200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

108,442 mi
Last recorded108,442 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Porsche Boxster58,432 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR55 LJA
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 108,442 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2025 106,981 miles

ENGINE COVERS AND UNDER TRAYS FITTED

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view STONE CHIP (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2024 105,873 miles

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 10 Jan 2023 105,187 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 4 Jan 2022 103,797 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 101,885 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 99,199 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2018 97,621 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2017 95,888 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 93,164 miles

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

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 22 Jun 2015 88,884 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 83,401 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 21 Jul 2014 83,400 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 81,990 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 76,542 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Nov 2012 74,424 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 68,687 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 62,595 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 55,493 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 49,990 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 45,873 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 39,559 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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R55 LJA is a 2003 Porsche Boxster in Yellow with a 3,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 R55 LJA, 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 R55 LJA registered?

R55 LJA is a 2003 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is R55 LJA safe to buy?

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