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SW03 XPG

2003 Porsche Boxster

Silver Petrol 2700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

65,251 mi
Last recorded65,251 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Porsche Boxster58,432 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW03 XPG
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,700cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 65,251 miles
Pass 16 May 2023 65,134 miles
Pass 2 May 2022 65,076 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2022 65,076 miles

Brake performance not tested due to corroded pipes at undertray at rear (1.2.1 (g))

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipes corroded underneath undertray at nearside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 64,406 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ABS TO JOIN (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 9 Oct 2019 61,985 miles

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

Offside Front 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))

oil leak

Fail 9 Oct 2019 61,985 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

oil leak

Pass 2 Oct 2018 59,389 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2018 59,389 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Sep 2017 56,334 miles

Offside Front wearing on inner edge

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

Fail 26 Sep 2017 56,334 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Offside Front wearing on inner edge

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

Pass 30 Sep 2016 53,042 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded centre brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded flex to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 51,891 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 51,668 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Sep 2014 50,759 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

exhaust heat shields loose

Pass 25 Sep 2013 47,558 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f tyre, wear on inside

Pass 27 Sep 2012 47,072 miles

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

Oil leak

both front top mounts split

ehaust fixing are badly corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2011 45,524 miles

both front top mounts split

front discs are pitted

rear discs are pitted and worn

Pass 6 Sep 2010 44,019 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

both front top mounts splitting

front and rear discs pitted and worn on the inside

Pass 15 Sep 2009 40,938 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

exhaust manifold to system fixings badly corroded

Fail 14 Sep 2009 40,938 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

exhaust manifold to system fixings badly corroded

Pass 2 Oct 2008

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 2 Oct 2007 33,837 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

exhaust manifold to system fixings corroded

offside rear brke disc inner surface slightly corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2006 25,358 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs wearing thin

Pass 16 Mar 2006 21,548 miles

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

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

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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SW03 XPG is a 2003 Porsche Boxster in Silver with a 2,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SW03 XPG, 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 SW03 XPG registered?

SW03 XPG is a 2003 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 5 March 2003.

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