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FB53 HLX

2003 Porsche Boxster

Blue Petrol 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

116,103 mi
Last recorded116,103 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Porsche Boxster58,432 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB53 HLX
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2019 116,103 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 112,244 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2018 112,239 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2017 110,135 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 106,320 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2016 106,320 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Nov 2015 100,355 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2015 100,355 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2014 96,976 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 93,436 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 87,763 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2012 87,763 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)

Pass 14 Nov 2011 78,978 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2011 78,978 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 12 Nov 2010 69,230 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2010 69,230 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 56,546 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2008 50,256 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Nov 2008 50,256 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 42,677 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 37,135 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front 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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FB53 HLX is a 2003 Porsche Boxster in Blue with a 3,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 FB53 HLX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FB53 HLX registered?

FB53 HLX is a 2003 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 19 November 2003.

Is FB53 HLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FB53 HLX shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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