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RY52 FTZ

2003 Porsche Boxster

Grey Petrol 2700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

109,064 mi
Last recorded109,064 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Porsche Boxster58,432 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY52 FTZ
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,700cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 109,064 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear metal brake pipes corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2024 106,831 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2024 106,831 miles

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

Offside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Sep 2023 105,848 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2023 105,846 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to fuid leak (1.2.1 (g))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Sep 2022 104,166 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 102,200 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2020 100,417 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 96,130 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 23 Oct 2018 95,555 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 91,729 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 87,550 miles

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)

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 4 Nov 2015 84,717 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 79,895 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 76,263 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 72,352 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 67,126 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)

Pass 19 Oct 2010 60,333 miles

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

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

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 22 Oct 2009 49,288 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 41,008 miles

n/s/r tyre close to limit o/s/f tyre worn unevenly and close to limit

Pass 25 Oct 2007 35,758 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 29,150 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2006 29,138 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 1 Nov 2005 18,564 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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RY52 FTZ is a 2003 Porsche Boxster in Grey with a 2,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 RY52 FTZ, 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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RY52 FTZ is a 2003 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 8 January 2003.

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