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X50 DLE

2003 Porsche Boxster

Silver Petrol 2687cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

72,592 mi
Last recorded72,592 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Porsche Boxster58,432 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX50 DLE
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,687cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 72,592 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2025 72,543 miles

Emissions oxygen sensor missing where one was fitted as standard Both lambda sensors missing (8.2.1.1 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits Sensor reading has a large variance due to no sensors fitted (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard No obvious catalytic converters fitted (8.2.1.1 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All discs slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both side casings rusty on dampers (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Slight play in joint, more so in jacked position (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 31 May 2022 71,874 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2021 71,340 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both front shock absorbers corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 13 Apr 2021 71,340 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both front shock absorbers corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Apr 2020 71,195 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 71,057 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 70,934 miles

Front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 20 Jun 2017 70,934 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 15 Jun 2016 70,468 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 68,858 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 26 May 2015 68,858 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Apr 2014 66,675 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 1 Mar 2014 66,665 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Inner Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nail in offside rear tyre

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Nov 2012 64,448 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 13 Nov 2012 64,448 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 62,755 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2010 59,594 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 55,779 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 45,834 miles

tread on nearside front tyre close to wear bars

Fail 17 Oct 2008 45,834 miles

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

tread on nearside front tyre close to wear bars

Fail 26 Sep 2007 31,929 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2007 31,929 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2006 22,619 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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X50 DLE 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 66.7%.

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 X50 DLE, 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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X50 DLE is a 2003 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 3 October 2003.

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