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GN53 BXG

2003 Porsche Boxster

Black Petrol 2700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

170,353 mi
Last recorded170,353 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2024
Typical for 2003 Porsche Boxster58,432 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN53 BXG
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,700cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2024 170,353 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2023 169,764 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 11 Dec 2021 169,392 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 165,143 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2019 161,600 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2018 158,191 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inside wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near caliper (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

oil leak

Fail 8 Dec 2018 158,170 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

oil leak

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inside wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near caliper (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2017 154,902 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded BOTH FRONT CALIPER BRAKE PIPES (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded BOTH REAR CALIPER BRAKE PIPES (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint BOTH (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Nov 2017 154,896 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Registration plate lamp not working BOTH (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded FULL MAIN (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded FULL MAIN (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded BOTH FRONT CALIPER BRAKE PIPES (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded CALIPER BRAKE PIPES (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint BOTH (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2016 150,420 miles

Engine cover

Fuel cap seal starting to perish

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

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

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

No plate lights dim

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

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

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

Rear tyres worn on inside edge

Undertray

Fail 1 Nov 2016 150,342 miles

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

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

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

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

Engine cover

Fuel cap seal starting to perish

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

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

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

No plate lights dim

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

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

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

Rear tyres worn on inside edge

Undertray

Pass 4 Nov 2015 145,404 miles

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

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

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

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

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

engine covers fitted

small chips in windscreen

undertrays fitted

Pass 4 Nov 2014 139,655 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Nov 2013 131,772 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 126,796 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 120,030 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 115,378 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 115,374 miles

slight play in o\s of rack

Pass 24 Mar 2009 111,877 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight play in o\s of rack

Fail 13 Mar 2009 111,873 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight play in o\s of rack

Pass 7 Jan 2008 100,297 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Dec 2006 71,087 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)

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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GN53 BXG is a 2003 Porsche Boxster in Black with a 2,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 GN53 BXG, 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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GN53 BXG is a 2003 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 5 December 2003.

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