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Y27 SHR

2003 Porsche Boxster

Red Petrol 2700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

115,154 mi
Last recorded115,154 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Porsche Boxster58,432 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY27 SHR
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,700cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 115,154 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2024 114,274 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2024 114,274 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2023 111,744 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 107,104 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 102,819 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2020 96,488 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 88,475 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 86,619 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 86,574 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 86,414 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jun 2014 86,099 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 85,614 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2013 85,591 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 85,183 miles

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

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

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

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

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

advice engine managment light on

Pass 9 Oct 2010 80,653 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 77,637 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2008 74,273 miles

tread on front tyres starting to crack

Pass 20 Sep 2007 70,899 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 60,859 miles
Pass 1 May 2006 53,977 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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Y27 SHR is a 2003 Porsche Boxster in Red with a 2,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 Y27 SHR, 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 Y27 SHR registered?

Y27 SHR is a 2003 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 3 May 2003.

Is Y27 SHR safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y27 SHR shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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