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SJ52 PEA

2003 Porsche Boxster

Blue Petrol 2687cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

96,007 mi
Last recorded96,007 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Porsche Boxster58,432 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ52 PEA
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,687cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 96,007 miles

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

Engine cover fitted

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Undertrays fitted

Pass 14 Oct 2024 94,810 miles

Engine cover fitted

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Drop link dust covers perished

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Undertrays fitted

Pass 27 Oct 2023 92,560 miles

Engine cover fitted

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Both drop link rubber boots perished

Undertrays fitted

Pass 21 Oct 2022 90,214 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

undertrays fitted obstructing view of underside components

Fail 21 Oct 2022 90,214 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

undertrays fitted obstructing view of underside components

Pass 27 Oct 2021 88,501 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2021 88,501 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 88,120 miles

Exhaust has small leaks

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Underside is mainly covered by under trays

Pass 23 Apr 2019 87,382 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2019 87,379 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control switch not functioning correctly red brake light on dash (7.12 (d))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust blow

Pass 3 Apr 2018 86,350 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 84,888 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 82,255 miles

Offside parking brake effort only just met minimum requirements

Pass 1 May 2015 80,851 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 29 Apr 2015 80,851 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 79,252 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 77,412 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2012 77,412 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Sep 2011 68,053 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 60,129 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2010 60,129 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2009 49,990 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2008 39,241 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 22,971 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2007 22,971 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Mar 2006 19,650 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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SJ52 PEA is a 2003 Porsche Boxster in Blue with a 2,687cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 SJ52 PEA, 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 SJ52 PEA registered?

SJ52 PEA is a 2003 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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