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EY53 CEX

2003 Porsche Boxster

Silver Petrol 2700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

42,306 mi
Last recorded42,306 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Porsche Boxster58,432 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY53 CEX
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,700cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 42,306 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2025 42,201 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2024 41,892 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2023 41,632 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2022 41,263 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear short brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rear shockers slight weep (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing front tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

underside corroded

Pass 1 Jul 2021 40,931 miles

Both rear tyres perished/cracked

Copper brake pipes fit to rear incorrectly routed

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fuel cap seal deteriorated

General corrosion/deterioration, advise monitoring.

Indicator self cancel not working when turning left

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Jun 2020 40,327 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing outer case rusting (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing outer case rusting (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 39,489 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 37,656 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2017 36,701 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2017 36,666 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 35,726 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 13 Jul 2015 33,459 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2014 29,962 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2014 29,962 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)

Pass 15 Jul 2013 27,856 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 27,080 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 24,846 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 14 Dec 2009 22,250 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 19,355 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2008 19,341 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2007 15,691 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2007 15,677 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2006 13,144 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 CEX is a 2003 Porsche Boxster in Silver with a 2,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 CEX, 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 EY53 CEX registered?

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

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