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YJ52 PJA

2003 Porsche Boxster

Black Petrol 3179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

80,980 mi
Last recorded80,980 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Porsche Boxster58,432 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ52 PJA
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,179cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 80,980 miles
Fail 6 May 2026 80,980 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2018 80,555 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 79,443 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2016 76,487 miles
Pass 16 May 2015 70,463 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 68,401 miles
Fail 7 May 2014 68,401 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Jul 2013 67,470 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 61,611 miles

Both front tyres worn on outer edges

Fail 3 Jul 2012 61,611 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 15 Jun 2011 59,875 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2011 59,675 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jun 2010 57,058 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 51,327 miles

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

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

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

Slight engine oil leak from offside camshaft cover

Pass 26 Jun 2008 39,645 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 26,744 miles

Slight play in O/S/R wheel bearing

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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YJ52 PJA is a 2003 Porsche Boxster in Black with a 3,179cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 YJ52 PJA, 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 YJ52 PJA registered?

YJ52 PJA is a 2003 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 1 January 2003.

Is YJ52 PJA safe to buy?

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