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FN53 DPK

2004 Porsche Boxster

Grey Petrol 2700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

76,572 mi
Last recorded76,572 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 Porsche Boxster55,920 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN53 DPK
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,700cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Fail 11 Aug 2026 76,572 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x 2 small pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Sep 2025 74,346 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Aug 2024 72,226 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2024 72,226 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255 x 40 x 17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge change as soon as possible (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2023 70,389 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 13 Sep 2023 70,384 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2022 68,508 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both near 1.6mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust deteriorated [clamps ]

Pass 12 Aug 2021 66,132 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2020 63,433 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x 2 (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Oct 2019 60,989 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off damaged (0.1 (a))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 57,770 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Aug 2018 57,770 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255 x 40 x 17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2018 57,770 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255 x 40 x 17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 54,956 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2016 52,262 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Fail 9 Aug 2016 52,262 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 11 Aug 2015 49,215 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 44,743 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2013 40,953 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 40,953 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 35,526 miles

Brake warning light is on.

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

Pass 22 Jul 2011 29,583 miles

both front tyres worn on edges tread cracked

both rear tyres worn on edges on 2mm

front pads low

rear exhaust clamps/bolts corroded

Pass 30 Jul 2010 25,423 miles

both front tyres tread cracked worn on edges

both rear exhaust clamps corroded

n/s/r tyre worn inner edge

o/s/r tyre worn inner edge cut in tread

Pass 24 Jul 2009 19,855 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front tyres slightly cracked

Pass 4 Aug 2008 14,121 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 7,299 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2007 6,077 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 8 Jan 2007 6,077 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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FN53 DPK is a 2004 Porsche Boxster in Grey with a 2,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2004 Porsche Boxster models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.0% with a typical mileage of 55,920 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 FN53 DPK, 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 22 years old, this Porsche Boxster is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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FN53 DPK is a 2004 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 2 January 2004.

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