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SUE 283W

2003 Porsche Boxster

Silver Petrol 2687cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests25 (22 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88%

Mileage

88,983 mi
Last recorded88,983 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Porsche Boxster58,432 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSUE 283W
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,687cc

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MOT History

22 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 88,983 miles

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

Offside Front Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Apr 2026 88,983 miles

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2025 87,815 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2025 87,807 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2024 85,780 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 83,617 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 80,158 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 79,427 miles

Brake pad wear on display

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust clamp missing

Pass 16 Mar 2020 78,420 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 74,830 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2018 73,097 miles

Central Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Feb 2017 69,810 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 66,718 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 62,554 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 60,711 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 57,694 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front discs coroded on edges of inner face

Pass 8 Mar 2012 55,759 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front discs rusted on inner face

rear discs rusted on inner face

Pass 21 Mar 2011 52,871 miles

slight corosion on front brake discs

Pass 22 Mar 2010

Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 47,086 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 44,134 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2008 44,107 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2008 44,104 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Apr 2007 38,594 miles

Nearside Rear 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 29 Mar 2006 29,403 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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SUE 283W is a 2003 Porsche Boxster in Silver with a 2,687cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88%.

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 SUE 283W, 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 SUE 283W registered?

SUE 283W is a 2003 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 1 May 2003.

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