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SB51 MAK

2003 Porsche Boxster

Grey Petrol 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

89,328 mi
Last recorded89,328 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2025
Typical for 2003 Porsche Boxster58,432 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB51 MAK
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2025 89,328 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2024 88,211 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2023 87,161 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 2 Feb 2023 87,161 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2022 86,652 miles

Brake pipes corroded.

Pass 4 Feb 2021 86,081 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 83,120 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2018 81,717 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 79,549 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit perishing and cracking (4.1.E.1)

slight play in off side inner steering rack and slight oil leaks from engine bay

Fail 5 Aug 2017 79,533 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

oil leak at engine bay

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre on 2-4mm perishing in tyre tread & worn on inner edge getting close to inner cords 225/40/18 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play wheel to steering rack (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre on 1.6-4mm perishing in tyre tread & worn on inner edge getting close to inner cords (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre has got a nail in tyre tread 265/35/18

Pass 22 Sep 2016 74,760 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

nearside rear brake pad wear sensor insecure

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 71,027 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 69,990 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2014 69,990 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Fail 4 Sep 2013 65,810 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 65,810 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 63,624 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 58,984 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2010 51,682 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2009 40,181 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 39,302 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES TREADS FEATHERED ON INSIDE EDGES

Pass 3 Apr 2008 36,046 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 28,931 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 27,310 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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SB51 MAK is a 2003 Porsche Boxster in Grey with a 3,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SB51 MAK, 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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SB51 MAK is a 2003 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 23 September 2003.

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