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Y3 ERF

2003 Porsche Boxster

Grey Petrol 3200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

87,961 mi
Last recorded87,961 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Porsche Boxster58,432 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY3 ERF
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 87,961 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2024 86,289 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2024 86,289 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Aug 2023 85,603 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2023 85,603 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 82,931 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2022 82,931 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 81,114 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective joint clamps corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Valve stem slightly damaged 3 valve stems have corroded valve caps (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 78,094 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back pipes corroded and covered by plastic guards preventing full inspection (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 28 Jul 2020 78,093 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back pipes corroded and covered by plastic guards preventing full inspection (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 71,561 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 71,138 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 18 Apr 2017 70,912 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2015 69,358 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 64,592 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

surface rust front brake discs inside edge

Fail 26 Aug 2014 64,592 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

surface rust front brake discs inside edge

Pass 18 Nov 2013 62,920 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2013 62,908 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Offside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 13 Nov 2012 59,291 miles

N/S/R driveshaft outer boot split.

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 16 Dec 2011 56,707 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2011 56,707 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 10 Dec 2010 53,773 miles

N/S/R Driveshaft gaiter split

Pass 28 Oct 2009 46,266 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2009 46,266 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Oct 2008 44,274 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2008 44,274 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2007 41,130 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2007 41,130 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Oct 2006 33,320 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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Y3 ERF is a 2003 Porsche Boxster in Grey with a 3,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 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 Y3 ERF, 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 Y3 ERF registered?

Y3 ERF is a 2003 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 29 October 2003.

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