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EY53 CBX

2003 Porsche Boxster

Grey Petrol 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

68,349 mi
Last recorded68,349 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Porsche Boxster58,432 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY53 CBX
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Fail 11 Mar 2026 68,349 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Sides (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2025 63,436 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Sides (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both Sides (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Apr 2023 61,964 miles
Pass 19 May 2022 59,232 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 59,183 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s/r and o/s/r in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 58,991 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 26 Jun 2019 58,991 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 58,828 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2017 58,505 miles

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

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

fuel cap seal perishing

wipers a little smeary

Pass 28 Jun 2016 57,653 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2016 57,634 miles

Emissions not tested Lambda reading high Value 1.385 then over heated during cat test so test aborted (7.3.A.1)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 56,215 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2015 56,215 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2014 89,707 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 53,817 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 52,885 miles

rear exhaust clamps

Pass 20 Aug 2011 48,664 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 41,257 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Jul 2009 35,615 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2008 30,804 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 25,699 miles

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 11 Nov 2006 17,237 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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EY53 CBX is a 2003 Porsche Boxster in Grey with a 3,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 EY53 CBX, 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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EY53 CBX is a 2003 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 14 November 2003.

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