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SRE 297

2003 Porsche Boxster

Blue Petrol 2700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

51,790 mi
Last recorded51,790 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Porsche Boxster58,432 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSRE 297
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,700cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 51,790 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2024 51,097 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2023 50,656 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2023 50,656 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2022 50,157 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 49,562 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 48,524 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 47,642 miles

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

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

under panels fitted obscuring some components to be checked

Pass 12 May 2018 46,516 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 46,155 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 44,430 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 43,173 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 42,132 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2013 39,491 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 37,762 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 37,429 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2010 36,869 miles

Front number plate damaged.

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2009 33,515 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2008 30,469 miles

o/s/r tyre 3mm

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

Pass 14 Sep 2007 26,399 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 21,819 miles

offside & nearside front tyres worn on inner edges

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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SRE 297 is a 2003 Porsche Boxster in Blue with a 2,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 SRE 297, 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

How do I check the history of SRE 297?

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What year was SRE 297 registered?

SRE 297 is a 2003 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 16 September 2003.

Is SRE 297 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SRE 297 shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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