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Est: £2,500 - £3,500

2003 PORSCHE BOXSTER S (986)

United Kingdom • 30 Jul 2026 • Lot 87

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Vehicle Details

AI Listing Summary

A well-maintained 2003 Porsche Boxster S with extensive service history and recent significant mechanical attention. Offered with an estimated mileage of 125,000-135,000 miles.

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Condition 

7

Usable, good history, some minor works

/ 10

Manual

Transmission:

[Chassis No]

Chassis No:

Odometer:

84,295 miles

LY03UKS

Reg Number:

RHD/LHD:

LHD

In Brief:


A 986 generation Boxster S ready for use this Summer
Finished in Grey with a Black soft top over Black leather
Owned by The Vendor for the last 7 years
Accompanied by a good history file including service book with 12 stamps
Benefits from larger 3.2 litre 'S' engine producing 258bhp


Auctioneer's Notes:

A smart and usable example of the 2003 Porsche Boxster S Convertible, representing the facelifted 986-generation model with the more powerful 3.2-litre flat-six engine and desirable open-top, mid-engined layout.

The Boxster S offers a superb blend of everyday usability, strong performance and highly regarded handling, with the S model benefiting from the larger engine, uprated braking and sharper chassis setup over the standard Boxster.

Maintenance & Condition:

The car is accompanied by the original maintenance book showing 12 service stamps between 9,902 miles in 2005 and 107,599 miles in 2023, along with two further stamps for brake fluid changes and two for airb...

Points of note

£3,136

Lowest Price (Since 2020)

£13,393

Median Price (Since 2020)

£36,758

Highest Price (Since 2020)

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MOT Information

Valid

Expires on Aug 19 2026

Latest MOT Mileage

47,557 miles

Registration Date

2003-07-31

MOT History

Passed

On Aug 20 2025 with 47,557 miles

There were 8 defects noted.

Advisory:
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- 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))
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
- Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Failed

On Aug 15 2025 with 47,551 miles

There were 11 defects noted.

Major:
- Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded x 2 main to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))


Advisory:
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- 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))
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
- Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Passed

On Jan 16 2024 with 137,121 miles

There were 4 defects noted.

Advisory:
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Passed

On Jan 18 2023 with 107,599 miles

There was 1 defect noted.

Advisory:
- under trays

Passed

On Jan 06 2022 with 106,519 miles

There was 1 defect noted.

Advisory:
- under tray

Failed

On Nov 30 2021 with 106,507 miles

There were 6 defects noted.

Major:
- Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))


Minor:
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))


Advisory:
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Passed

On Dec 19 2020 with 105,629 miles

There were 5 defects noted.

Advisory:
- Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive sump plug (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perished (5.2.3 (j))
- Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Passed

On Nov 05 2019 with 104,421 miles


Passed

On Nov 20 2018 with 102,876 miles

There were 3 defects noted.

Minor:
- Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))


Advisory:
- Front Nearside and offside tyre valve perished
- Nearside Rear Tyre valve perished

Passed

On Nov 10 2017 with 100,610 miles


Passed

On Nov 24 2016 with 98,544 miles

There was 1 defect noted.

Advisory:
- front and rear brake discs are rusty on insides.

Passed

On Nov 17 2015 with 96,226 miles


Passed

On Nov 20 2014 with 92,977 miles


Passed

On Oct 31 2013 with 89,662 miles


Passed

On Nov 20 2012 with 86,137 miles

There were 4 defects noted.

Advisory:
- 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)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Passed

On Jul 27 2010 with 81,465 miles


Failed

On Jul 26 2010 with 81,465 miles

There were 3 defects noted.

Fail:
- Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension damaged (2.4.G.4a)


Pass after Rectification at Station:
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)


User Entered:
- brake disc getting rusted.

Failed

On Jul 01 2010 with 80,668 miles

There were 5 defects noted.

Fail:
- Nearside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)


Advisory:
- Offside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)


Pass after Rectification at Station:
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Passed

On Apr 27 2009 with 65,576 miles


Passed

On Dec 13 2007 with 49,215 miles


Passed

On Oct 14 2006 with 28,426 miles


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