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RY03 ECA

2003 Porsche Boxster

Silver Petrol 2700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

158,887 mi
Last recorded158,887 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Porsche Boxster58,432 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY03 ECA
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,700cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 158,887 miles

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))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2025 155,578 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2025 155,547 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2024 152,075 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 5 Dec 2022 149,159 miles

Engine oil leaks.

N/S/F Metal brake link pipe corroded.

Rear tyres worn.

Pass 3 Dec 2021 148,637 miles

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

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear both tyres worn - 3mm

Fail 24 Nov 2021 148,593 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear both tyres worn - 3mm

Pass 2 Dec 2020 147,706 miles

Front and rear brake discs corroded on the inner faces.

Front tyres worn on the inner edges.

O/S/F Brake pad warning wire incorrectly routed.

Rear tyres worn.

Pass 20 Dec 2019 144,880 miles

Front brake discs worn.

Rear tyres worn.

Pass 9 Nov 2018 136,039 miles

Engine oil leaks.

Under trays fitted obscuring some testable items.

Fail 2 Nov 2018 135,884 miles

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

Engine oil leaks.

Under trays fitted obscuring some testable items.

Pass 17 Nov 2017 129,141 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres have worn inner edges. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 121,293 miles

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)

Fail 7 Oct 2016 121,246 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe comes from nearside and accross to offside as chalked (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 18 Sep 2015 114,156 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2015 114,156 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2014 104,591 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

winter tyres fitted

Pass 20 Sep 2013 98,750 miles

Front brake discs worn.

N/S/R Metal brake pipe corroded.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Sep 2012 93,938 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2011 84,951 miles

Engine oil leak.

Fluid leak at air-con pipes area.

Front tyres worn.

Front tyres worn.

Pass 10 Sep 2010 78,109 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2009 64,584 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 55,216 miles

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)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Aug 2007 47,933 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 39,327 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2006 39,282 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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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RY03 ECA is a 2003 Porsche Boxster in Silver with a 2,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 RY03 ECA, 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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RY03 ECA is a 2003 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 10 July 2003.

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