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Y26 SHS

2003 Porsche Boxster

Silver Petrol 2700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

52,995 mi
Last recorded52,995 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Porsche Boxster58,432 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY26 SHS
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,700cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 52,995 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2024 52,952 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2023 52,780 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Nov 2023 52,780 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 52,444 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2021 52,138 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 51,891 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2020 51,891 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 51,299 miles

Bolt heads missing from o/s and n/s exhaust manifolds to cat joints. System secure.

Fail 4 Apr 2019 51,299 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rears. (1.1.11 (c))

Bolt heads missing from o/s and n/s exhaust manifolds to cat joints. System secure.

Pass 10 Apr 2018 50,109 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2017 49,969 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2016 47,294 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 46,242 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2014 45,565 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 44,497 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 43,822 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2012 43,822 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2010 42,981 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2010 42,981 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2009 41,901 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2008 39,503 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 36,175 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 30,651 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 29,538 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 19,743 miles

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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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Y26 SHS is a 2003 Porsche Boxster in Silver with a 2,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 Y26 SHS, 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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What year was Y26 SHS registered?

Y26 SHS is a 2003 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 31 December 2003.

Is Y26 SHS safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y26 SHS shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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