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CN53 FML

2003 Porsche Boxster

Grey Petrol 3200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests31 (18 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate58.1%

Mileage

115,549 mi
Last recorded115,549 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Porsche Boxster58,432 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN53 FML
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

18 pass 13 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 115,549 miles

Front and rear brake disc's corroded

Fail 2 Jun 2026 115,530 miles

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

Front and rear brake disc's corroded

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Inner and out joints (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jul 2025 115,929 miles

Front and rear brake disc's inner face's corroded

Pass 22 Apr 2024 115,100 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn down to 2mm in places (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 May 2023 113,928 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2023 113,905 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2022 112,609 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 111,096 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2021 111,096 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2020 109,405 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases + corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 14 Feb 2020 109,405 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases + corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 106,193 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

undercovers fitted

Fail 10 Oct 2018 106,193 miles

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm insecure and impairing directional stability bolt loose (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

undercovers fitted

Pass 16 Sep 2017 98,147 miles

uneven wear to both frt tyres

Fail 14 Sep 2017 98,147 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

uneven wear to both frt tyres

Pass 9 Sep 2016 91,763 miles

rear disc's worn on inside

Fail 3 Sep 2016 91,695 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

all brake discs worn on inside

Pass 13 Jun 2015 90,240 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 May 2014 88,503 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Fail 9 May 2014 88,503 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 20 Mar 2013 83,639 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2013 83,637 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Feb 2012 76,436 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all brake disc's rusting

Fail 20 Feb 2012 76,435 miles

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively corroded (2.3.2)

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all brake disc's rusting

Pass 18 Mar 2011 74,979 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

all brake disc's rusting

body covers fitted

Fail 15 Mar 2011 74,978 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

all brake disc's rusting

body covers fitted

Pass 23 Sep 2009 62,970 miles

body covers fitted

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

reversing lights permenantly on

Fail 21 Sep 2009 62,970 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

body covers fitted

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

reversing lights permenantly on

Pass 30 Oct 2008 54,499 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2007 47,693 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2007 47,691 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

under vehicle covers fitted

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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CN53 FML is a 2003 Porsche Boxster in Grey with a 3,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.1%.

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 CN53 FML, 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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CN53 FML is a 2003 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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