2003 Porsche Boxster 2.7L Petrol · NA52 AVU

This Porsche Boxster’s most recent MOT test, conducted on 24 September 2025 at 111,246 miles, confirms a clean pass with no defects recorded. The vehicle’s maintenance history, however, reveals a pattern of repeated failures just before passing tests—most notably in September 2024 (118,777 miles) and September 2025 (111,231 miles)—where no specific faults were documented despite consecutive failures. While the final pass in September 2025 suggests the vehicle cleared all critical checks, the lack of recorded defects in prior failures raises questions about whether minor issues were overlooked or resolved between tests. The most recent pass is only ten months old, which is acceptable for a vehicle of this age, but the irregularity of failures warrants scrutiny of components that might have been intermittently problematic, such as suspension alignment, brake binding, or minor emissions-related issues. The recorded mileage of 111,246 miles over 23 years equates to approximately 4,837 miles annually, a figure significantly lower than the average for a high-performance sports car of this vintage. This suggests either limited use or prolonged periods of storage, which could mitigate some wear but may also indicate deferred maintenance. Notably, the mileage jumped from 108,788 miles in September 2024 to 118,777 miles by September 2025—a 10,000-mile increase in just over a year—before dropping back to 111,246 miles by the latest test. Such fluctuations could imply inconsistent usage or potential odometer manipulation, though no red flags in the MOT history directly support the latter. The sparse data before 2022 makes it impossible to assess long-term wear trends, but the recent mileage pattern suggests the vehicle has not been subjected to heavy or consistent use. Given the lack of specific defect records in the failures, a buyer should prioritise an independent inspection of the suspension system, particularly the coil springs, bushes, and track rods, as these are common points of wear in high-mileage sports cars. The repeated failures before passing tests hint at potential intermittent issues with braking performance—check for uneven brake pad wear, binding calipers, or corroded flex hoses. Corrosion, particularly around the subframe, wheel arches, and exhaust system, should be examined closely, as this model is prone to rust in high-humidity regions. Engine bay components, such as the timing belt (if applicable) and coolant system, should also be inspected for leaks or degradation, given the vehicle’s age. While the MOT history does not indicate catastrophic failures, the absence of detailed fault codes in past failures means some wear may have been overlooked.