£3,640 (Est: £3,500 - £2,500)
2003 PORSCHE BOXSTER S (986)
SWVA • UK • 30 Jul 2026
Market Position:
Lowest 10% of Past Sales
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£3,640 (Est: £3,500 - £2,500)
2003 PORSCHE BOXSTER S (986)
UK • 30 Jul 2026 • Lot 87
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 2003 Porsche Boxster S is a facelifted 986 generation model with the desirable 3.2L engine and a strong, documented service history. While it has undergone extensive maintenance, prospective buyers should be aware of the mileage discrepancy, with the actual mileage believed to be between 125,000-135,000 miles.
Condition
7
The car has a good history file with 12 service stamps, and a wide range of maintenance and remedial work detailed, including many common issues addressed. However, the mileage is believed to be between 125,000 and 135,000 miles, and the dashboard has been replaced, suggesting some wear and tear consistent with a 'Very Good' rating.
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130,000 miles
LY03UKS
2003
Auction
Manual
LHD
United Kingdom
£3,640 (Est: £3,500 - £2,500)
2003 PORSCHE BOXSTER S (986)
SWVA • UK • 30 Jul 2026
Market Position:
Lowest 10% of Past Sales
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Description
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 airbag ...
Price Analysis vs Other Boxster (986) Ss
£3,136
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£13,366
Median Price (Since 2020)
£36,758
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on 19th Aug 2026
Latest MOT mileage:
47,557 miles
MOT History
Passed
On 20th Aug 2025, 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 15th Aug 2025, 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 16th Jan 2024, 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 18th Jan 2023, 107,599 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- under trays
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