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S40 APY

2003 Porsche Boxster

Silver Petrol 3200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

120,777 mi
Last recorded120,777 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Porsche Boxster58,432 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS40 APY
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 120,777 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

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

rust slight corrosion to steering, suspension, body and chassis items

Pass 19 Jul 2025 119,730 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 19 Jul 2025 119,728 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 5 Jul 2024 117,935 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 10 Nov 2022 116,965 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 10 Nov 2022 116,955 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Jun 2021 115,783 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2020 112,526 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 31 May 2019 111,038 miles
Fail 30 May 2019 111,038 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 16 May 2018 107,752 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 105,772 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 104,631 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 99,710 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 95,965 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges.

Coolant leak

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jun 2013
Pass 19 May 2012 90,555 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 84,979 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 71,567 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2009 54,655 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 38,091 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 23,370 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 16,985 miles

offside and nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

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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S40 APY is a 2003 Porsche Boxster in Silver with a 3,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 S40 APY, 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 S40 APY registered?

S40 APY is a 2003 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 24 May 2003.

Is S40 APY safe to buy?

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