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FN53 DUU

2003 Porsche Boxster

Grey Petrol 3200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

148,247 mi
Last recorded148,247 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Porsche Boxster58,432 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN53 DUU
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 148,247 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2026 148,223 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2025 146,172 miles

Offside Rear wing corroded

Pass 12 Nov 2024 139,639 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2023 133,989 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 128,250 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2022 128,250 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working Headlamp Bulb (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 123,583 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2021 123,474 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 118,347 miles

under covers fitted

Fail 9 Nov 2020 118,340 miles

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

under covers fitted

Pass 13 Nov 2019 113,881 miles

Covers fitted to underside of vehicle

Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level brake light I bulb not working (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2018 110,992 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2018 110,989 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2017 108,743 miles

Covers fitted to underside of vehicle

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake discs corroding

Fail 13 Nov 2017 108,742 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Covers fitted to underside of vehicle

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake discs corroding

Pass 7 Nov 2016 105,830 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 13 Nov 2015 100,141 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flex (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 13 Nov 2015 100,141 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded main section (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded main section (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flex (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Nov 2014 94,030 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear discs corroded

Fail 17 Nov 2014 94,030 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear discs corroded

Pass 14 Nov 2013 88,423 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 Nov 2012 83,869 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 76,560 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2010 71,767 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 64,054 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Nov 2008 58,112 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 50,159 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 41,325 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 DUU is a 2003 Porsche Boxster in Grey with a 3,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 FN53 DUU, 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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FN53 DUU is a 2003 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 21 November 2003.

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