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SL52 FKA

2003 Porsche Boxster

Black Petrol 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

51,701 mi
Last recorded51,701 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Porsche Boxster58,432 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL52 FKA
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2019 51,701 miles

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

corrosion to exhaust joints

Fail 5 Jun 2019 51,701 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

corrosion to exhaust joints

Pass 3 May 2018 50,668 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 49,182 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 49,182 miles

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 (2.4.G.4e)

corrosion to front to rear brake pipes

corrosion to front to rear brake pipes

osr exhaust clamp broken nsr corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2016 47,272 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2016 47,272 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

engine light on

Pass 13 May 2015 44,924 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 42,569 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 38,859 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 35,938 miles

all brake discs are pitted

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

Pass 11 Mar 2011 33,890 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2011 33,898 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Feb 2010 31,893 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2009 28,239 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 24,145 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2008 24,145 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 29 Jan 2008 24,073 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

handbrake performance low

nearside front tyre edges badly worn

nearside rear tyre sidewall cut

offside front tyre edges worn

Pass 18 Jan 2007 17,442 miles

all inner brake discs inner surfaces corroded

both front tyre edges worn

handbrake efficiency low

nearside rear tyre inner edge worn

Pass 29 Dec 2005 12,624 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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SL52 FKA is a 2003 Porsche Boxster in Black with a 3,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 SL52 FKA, 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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SL52 FKA is a 2003 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 10 January 2003.

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