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V18 LAY

2003 Porsche Boxster

Black Petrol 3179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

106,039 mi
Last recorded106,039 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Porsche Boxster58,432 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV18 LAY
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,179cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 106,039 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2026 106,010 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2025 104,217 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both and both 3mm and both 9years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2024 102,666 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2024 102,658 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system under shields (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and over 10 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre obviously under inflated all 4 (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 101,658 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing starting to corrode (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing starting to corrode (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 98,165 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2019 98,146 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2018 98,100 miles

Nearside Front Bump stop perished.

Fail 16 Feb 2018 98,100 miles

Nearside Front Bump stop perished.

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

Pass 21 Feb 2017 95,076 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2017 95,076 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2016 90,762 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)

Fail 11 Feb 2016 90,762 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Jan 2015 87,826 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Mar 2014 85,602 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Mar 2014 85,584 miles

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

O/S/R Tyre is unevenly worn around the inner edge of the tyre tread

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Oct 2012 78,985 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 3 Oct 2012 78,967 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Oct 2011 69,080 miles

Front and rear brake discs are worn

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 6 Oct 2010 62,365 miles

Both number plate lights are dim.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 24 Sep 2010 62,321 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Both number plate lights are dim.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 25 Sep 2009 56,308 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2008 47,721 miles

all 4 tyres worn on inner edge

rear exhaust rusty

Fail 29 Aug 2008 47,719 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

all 4 tyres worn on inner edge

rear exhaust rusty

Pass 28 Aug 2007 38,246 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 30,104 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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V18 LAY is a 2003 Porsche Boxster in Black with a 3,179cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 V18 LAY, 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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V18 LAY is a 2003 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 27 September 2003.

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