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T26 NPG

2003 Porsche Boxster

Silver Petrol 3200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

171,543 mi
Last recorded171,543 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Porsche Boxster58,432 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT26 NPG
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 171,543 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2024 170,721 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2023 169,909 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2022 169,206 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 167,912 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 164,847 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2019 164,847 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Jun 2018 160,719 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2018 160,719 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2017 157,845 miles

all metal brake pipes corroded but not excessive

Fail 19 May 2017 157,845 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

all 4 brake discs heavily corroded especially inner edge

Pass 18 Apr 2016 153,747 miles

covers fitted to underside of vehicle

oil leaks at engine

Fail 8 Apr 2016 153,724 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

covers fitted to underside of vehicle

oil leaks at engine

Pass 6 Mar 2015 145,401 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2015 145,344 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 132,479 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

osf power steering hose coller split

Fail 10 Mar 2014 132,475 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake pad warning light on

engine fault light on

osf power steering hose coller split

Pass 12 Mar 2013 117,976 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2012 102,009 miles

Fuel cap seal perished

Nearside exhaust forward flange securing bolts corroded

Offside exhaust forward flange bolts corroded

Offside rear driveshaft inner joint gaiter torn

Pass 10 Mar 2011 87,912 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 85,949 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

Fail 16 Feb 2009 80,338 miles

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

abs lamp on dash

slight oil leak

Pass 16 Feb 2009 80,338 miles

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

abs lamp on dash

slight oil leak

Pass 27 Feb 2008 68,570 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2008 68,509 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension damaged (2.4.G.4a)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension damaged (2.4.G.4a)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Feb 2007 54,879 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 37,086 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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T26 NPG is a 2003 Porsche Boxster in Silver with a 3,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 T26 NPG, 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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T26 NPG is a 2003 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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