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RY52 FTP

2003 Porsche Boxster

Grey Petrol 2687cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

89,825 mi
Last recorded89,825 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Porsche Boxster58,432 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY52 FTP
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,687cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 89,825 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2024 88,718 miles

Boot strut ineffective

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

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S/F + O/S/F + O/S/R (5.2.3 (e))

Undertray covering majority of vehicle

Pass 12 Jan 2024 85,477 miles

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

Offside Front Bump stop loose

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

Pass 10 Jan 2023 84,431 miles

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened + inners on front discs slightly (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

engine cover and under trays fitted

Fail 8 Jan 2023 84,431 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam aim not tested (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam aim not tested (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened + inners on front discs slightly (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 12 Jan 2022 83,461 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2021 82,204 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2021 82,204 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jul 2019 79,782 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs coated in rust on inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

both rear registration plate lamps emitting dim light

Pass 30 May 2018 77,984 miles
Fail 30 May 2018 77,984 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 76,607 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2017 76,607 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working x2 (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 6 May 2016 72,618 miles

undertrays fitted obscuring view of some components

Fail 6 May 2016 72,618 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

undertrays fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 12 May 2015 69,492 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 12 May 2015 69,462 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2014 67,012 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 64,194 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 61,665 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2012 58,690 miles

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

exhaust corroding

front brake discs lipped

front tyres wearing on edges

rear indicators starting to show white

rear tyres wearing on edges and stepping in tred

stone chips in screen

Pass 12 Jan 2012 58,690 miles

exhaust corroding

front brake discs lipped

front tyres wearing on edges

rear indicators starting to show white

rear tyres wearing on edges and stepping in tred

stone chips in screen

Pass 22 Feb 2011 51,877 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 51,877 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2010 46,471 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2010 46,471 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 28 Jan 2009 41,904 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 36,621 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 29,620 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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RY52 FTP is a 2003 Porsche Boxster in Grey with a 2,687cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 RY52 FTP, 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 RY52 FTP registered?

RY52 FTP is a 2003 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 27 January 2003.

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