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S3 THT

2003 Porsche Boxster

Blue Petrol 3200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

107,431 mi
Last recorded107,431 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Porsche Boxster58,432 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS3 THT
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 107,431 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2024 103,662 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2024 103,661 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Oct 2023 101,757 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber slight play

Fail 13 Oct 2023 101,757 miles

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

Nearside Front shock absorber slight play

Pass 22 Sep 2022 98,712 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 20 Sep 2022 98,711 miles

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

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp with fog lamp on (4.4.3 (b))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2021 97,703 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 96,940 miles

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 11 Nov 2019 94,271 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2019 94,271 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Nov 2018 90,445 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2018 90,440 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Grease leakage from offside rear outer cv joint

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre outer sidewall ()

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 84,885 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2016 81,016 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2016 80,940 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm ilegal in places (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc split (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 21 Nov 2015 77,256 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2014 70,896 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2014 70,896 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 69,515 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2014 69,494 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2013 65,308 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 60,543 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 55,508 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 50,611 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 46,236 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2009 46,236 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 4 Apr 2008 41,691 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 35,339 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2006 25,813 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

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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S3 THT is a 2003 Porsche Boxster in Blue with a 3,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 S3 THT, 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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S3 THT is a 2003 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 2 May 2003.

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