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BL53 ELU

2003 Porsche Boxster

Silver Petrol 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

76,767 mi
Last recorded76,767 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2024
Typical for 2003 Porsche Boxster58,432 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL53 ELU
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2024 76,767 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Dec 2022 71,592 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2022 71,592 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 62,549 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 62,546 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 60,688 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2018 59,922 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 58,621 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2015 56,750 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 55,736 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Sep 2013 54,428 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2013 54,428 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

all brake discs are corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2012 51,253 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

all four brake discs are poor on inner faces

some metal brake pipes are slightly corroded

Pass 8 Sep 2011 49,798 miles

n/s mirror cracked

Pass 6 Sep 2010 46,372 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2010 46,337 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2009 69,723 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2009 69,721 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c) DANGEROUS

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

advise - brakepipes are cleaned

advise - coolant dropping offside of engine!

advise strongly - all discs rusty - quite bad on inner surfaces

Pass 10 Dec 2007 34,570 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2007 34,443 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 Dec 2006 26,731 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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BL53 ELU is a 2003 Porsche Boxster in Silver with a 3,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 BL53 ELU, 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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BL53 ELU is a 2003 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 3 December 2003.

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