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EN53 HTJ

2003 Porsche Boxster

Black Petrol 3179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

87,563 mi
Last recorded87,563 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Porsche Boxster58,432 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN53 HTJ
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,179cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 87,563 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.1mm 265-35-18 (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2024 86,321 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2023 84,713 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth inner & cracked & perished 225.40.18 y (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth inner & cracked & perished 225.40.18 y (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 83,338 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 82,423 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2020 80,373 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 79,115 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 74,309 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 70,695 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 66,062 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 61,325 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 56,691 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 52,557 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside handbrake reading lower than offside advise attention

Pass 17 Sep 2012 51,886 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2012 51,886 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

Fail 22 Aug 2011 47,893 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 Aug 2011 47,893 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 45,269 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2010 45,225 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

both front tyres on legal limit on edges ** replace soon **

front brake disks pitted and worn **replace very soon **

rear disks thin ** replace soon **

Pass 9 Jun 2009 41,132 miles

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres wearing low

n/s/r tyre cut on side wall not to cords

squeak on n/s/f lower susspension arm bush poss require o/s/f as well

Pass 1 Apr 2008 38,238 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 31,589 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2006 23,152 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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EN53 HTJ is a 2003 Porsche Boxster in Black with a 3,179cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EN53 HTJ, 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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What year was EN53 HTJ registered?

EN53 HTJ is a 2003 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 20 November 2003.

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