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TA03 MER

2003 Porsche Boxster

Silver Petrol 2687cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests28 (23 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate82.1%

Mileage

115,602 mi
Last recorded115,602 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Porsche Boxster58,432 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTA03 MER
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,687cc

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MOT History

23 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 115,602 miles

under-trays fitted

Pass 7 Jul 2025 115,344 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes greased. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Sep 2024 114,819 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2023 114,581 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All greased. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 109,101 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission leak but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 99,705 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 82,049 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 79,737 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 78,491 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2018 78,491 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 77,260 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 76,779 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jul 2017 76,779 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Tyre cracking in tread

Pass 30 Jun 2016 71,386 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inside

Pass 26 Jun 2015 64,510 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2015 64,510 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Jun 2014 56,542 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Jun 2014 56,542 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jun 2013 50,285 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jul 2012 44,125 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 43,103 miles

Oil leak

Pass 9 Feb 2011 39,972 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 22 Apr 2010 37,092 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 37,092 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 May 2009 33,504 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 23,157 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 19,500 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2006 16,888 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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TA03 MER is a 2003 Porsche Boxster in Silver with a 2,687cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.1%.

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 TA03 MER, 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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TA03 MER is a 2003 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 25 July 2003.

Is TA03 MER safe to buy?

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