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VU03 PLJ

2003 Porsche Boxster

Silver Petrol 2687cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

66,427 mi
Last recorded66,427 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Porsche Boxster58,432 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU03 PLJ
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,687cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 66,427 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2024 66,075 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2023 65,776 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 65,498 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 65,070 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 64,873 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2019 64,831 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 64,700 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 64,616 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2017 64,616 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2016 64,529 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 64,456 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2014 64,146 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 63,724 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 63,044 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 61,790 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 94,393 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2010 94,393 miles

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2009 53,911 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2009 53,911 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jul 2008 46,061 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2008 46,061 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2007 37,609 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 31,909 miles

front and rear disks surface corrosion

front tyres low 2mm

nail in tyre

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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VU03 PLJ is a 2003 Porsche Boxster in Silver with a 2,687cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VU03 PLJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VU03 PLJ registered?

VU03 PLJ is a 2003 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 7 April 2003.

Is VU03 PLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU03 PLJ shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VU03 PLJ have outstanding finance?

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