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FJ53 VBE

2003 Porsche Boxster

Black Petrol 3179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

58,418 mi
Last recorded58,418 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2015
Typical for 2003 Porsche Boxster58,432 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ53 VBE
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,179cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2015 58,418 miles

Oil leak

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Jul 2014 54,627 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 49,176 miles
Fail 31 May 2013 49,092 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2012 44,865 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jun 2011 36,325 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 18 Jun 2010 26,914 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 16 Jun 2009 24,127 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 21,335 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 18,258 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 15,048 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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FJ53 VBE is a 2003 Porsche Boxster in Black with a 3,179cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 FJ53 VBE, 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 FJ53 VBE registered?

FJ53 VBE is a 2003 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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