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FN53 DYW

2004 Porsche Boxster

Grey Petrol 3179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

119,682 mi
Last recorded119,682 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2025
Typical for 2004 Porsche Boxster55,920 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN53 DYW
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,179cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2025 119,682 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2024 94,217 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2023 79,759 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2022 76,218 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 74,376 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S under floor brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2020 74,136 miles

Central Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material the ridge pipes going upper centre of vehicle( n/s) to rear callipers are corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view screen has been repaired in Zone A, but not affecting view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2020 74,127 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing fuel filler cap rubber seal is split (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Central Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material the ridge pipes going upper centre of vehicle( n/s) to rear callipers are corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view screen has been repaired in Zone A, but not affecting view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 73,918 miles

Fuel cap seal starting to split

Inner faces of both front discs corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 73,353 miles

Fuel filler cap sealing O ring starting to crack

Surface corrosion on inner faces of both front discs

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Jan 2017 72,574 miles

Note! Engine leaking antifreeze on tickover

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 6 Feb 2016 71,740 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 69,222 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nsf & osf inner face brake discs rusty

Fail 13 Feb 2015 69,194 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nsf & osf inner face brake discs rusty

Pass 15 Feb 2014 66,846 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2013 65,239 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 61,971 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 61,367 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 58,362 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2009 58,362 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Dec 2008 52,088 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2008 52,088 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Dec 2007 44,124 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 33,484 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 5 Jan 2007 33,467 miles

brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nail in offside rear tyre

both front tyres wearing inner edges

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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 DYW is a 2004 Porsche Boxster in Grey with a 3,179cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 DYW, 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 DYW is a 2004 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 1 January 2004.

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