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SLU 230

2003 Porsche Boxster

Grey Petrol 3200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests26 (22 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

64,090 mi
Last recorded64,090 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Porsche Boxster58,432 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSLU 230
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

22 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 64,090 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2025 61,728 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2024 59,902 miles

fuel cap seal starting to perish

Pass 19 Jul 2023 57,832 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2023 57,832 miles

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jul 2022 54,878 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2021 51,411 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 49,819 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 47,450 miles

Nearside Front Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement in lower arm

Offside Front Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm

Pass 16 May 2018 44,015 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement in lower arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 May 2018 44,015 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement in lower arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 May 2017 41,704 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 37,956 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 1 Jun 2016 37,956 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 36,259 miles

Nearside Front Lower Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

Offside Front Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2014 35,373 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 33,866 miles

surface corrosion on front discs

Pass 16 Aug 2012 32,799 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 16 Aug 2012 32,799 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2011 31,234 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 30,565 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 29,273 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 25,302 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 20,741 miles

Both rear & n/s/f tyres wearing from inside edge

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 19 Dec 2006 16,259 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2005 12,529 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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SLU 230 is a 2003 Porsche Boxster in Grey with a 3,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 SLU 230, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SLU 230 registered?

SLU 230 is a 2003 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 2 January 2003.

Is SLU 230 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SLU 230 shows 26 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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