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DF53 DCF

2004 Porsche Boxster

Silver Petrol 3179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

99,189 mi
Last recorded99,189 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Porsche Boxster55,920 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF53 DCF
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,179cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 99,189 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2026 99,189 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Aug 2025 99,134 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2024 98,621 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2024 98,620 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 18 Aug 2023 98,443 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2022 98,381 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

o-s & n-s front suspension struts corroded

Fail 15 Feb 2022 98,371 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

o-s & n-s front suspension struts corroded

Fail 12 Jul 2021 98,351 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2019 95,823 miles

full engine covers fitted

Pass 10 Jul 2018 94,271 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear metal brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 29 May 2018 94,120 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 24 May 2017 92,948 miles
Fail 12 May 2017 92,915 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Front brake discs corroded on inside

Minor exhaust gas leak from nearside exhaust

Pass 1 Jun 2016 91,600 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 88,907 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 88,146 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 88,017 miles

both front tyres badly worn on inside edges

coolant leak from water pump

Fail 2 Oct 2013 88,012 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both front tyres badly worn on inside edges

Pass 13 Sep 2012 86,134 miles

all four brake discs corroded on inner face.

Fail 13 Sep 2012 86,134 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

all four brake discs corroded on inner face.

Pass 8 Oct 2011 85,051 miles

All 4 brake discs corroded on inside face

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2010 83,305 miles

all brake discs slightly corroded on inner faces

Pass 27 Aug 2009 78,687 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Sep 2008 67,116 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 58,095 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2007 58,095 miles

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 May 2007 57,873 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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DF53 DCF is a 2004 Porsche Boxster in Silver with a 3,179cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

Across all 2004 Porsche Boxster models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.0% with a typical mileage of 55,920 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 DF53 DCF, 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 22 years old, this Porsche Boxster is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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DF53 DCF is a 2004 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 21 May 2004.

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