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DK53 WVZ

2004 Porsche Boxster

Black Petrol 3200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

187,807 mi
Last recorded187,807 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Porsche Boxster55,920 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK53 WVZ
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 187,807 miles
Pass 22 May 2025 187,177 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 21 May 2024 186,982 miles
Pass 17 May 2023 186,568 miles
Pass 19 May 2022 186,233 miles

N/s front to rear metal brake pipe rusty.

Pass 11 May 2021 184,802 miles
Fail 10 May 2021 184,796 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Apr 2019 177,155 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 172,093 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 164,435 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2016 154,582 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

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

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

both front tyres starting to perish

off side rear outer sill damaged

Fail 12 Apr 2016 154,582 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

off side rear outer sill damaged

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

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

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

both front tyres starting to perish

Pass 9 Apr 2015 144,826 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 132,719 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 120,375 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 120,374 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 113,559 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak engine

Oil leak gearbox

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

fuel cap sealing ring starting to perish

Fail 14 Mar 2012 113,514 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust fasteners/clamps slightly deteriorated

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside power steering hose clip slightly deteriorated

Oil leak engine

Oil leak gearbox

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

fuel cap sealing ring starting to perish

Pass 7 Apr 2011 105,462 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 92,799 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 75,765 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2008 65,175 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2008 65,166 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Apr 2007 50,660 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2007 50,660 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)

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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DK53 WVZ is a 2004 Porsche Boxster in Black with a 3,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 DK53 WVZ, 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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DK53 WVZ is a 2004 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 23 January 2004.

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