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GN53 BXR

2003 Porsche Boxster

Blue Petrol 2700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

182,411 mi
Last recorded182,411 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Porsche Boxster58,432 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN53 BXR
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,700cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 182,411 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2026 182,411 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Jul 2025 182,058 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2024 180,426 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2023 177,625 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 176,731 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 174,800 miles

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective main beam output low (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 18 Mar 2021 174,798 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective main beam output low (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 169,537 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2020 169,534 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2019 161,795 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2018 153,950 miles

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front at piston rod (2.4.G.1)

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both rear at piston rod (2.4.G.1)

corrosion on front and rear brake discs

Pass 15 Oct 2016 147,645 miles

O/s n/s front and rear discs worn thin

Slight play in o/s n/s rear suspension arms

Pass 17 Jun 2015 145,429 miles

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 21 May 2014 138,971 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2014 138,971 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2013 132,269 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear tyre has a cut across the tread pattern

Pass 16 May 2013 132,269 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside rear tyre has a cut across the tread pattern

Fail 19 Apr 2012 118,788 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 118,788 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 100,874 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Mar 2011 100,874 miles

Oil leak

Pass 24 Sep 2009 70,286 miles

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 2 Oct 2008 48,826 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 40,472 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2007 40,472 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Pass 8 Sep 2006 27,085 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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GN53 BXR is a 2003 Porsche Boxster in Blue with a 2,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 GN53 BXR, 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 GN53 BXR registered?

GN53 BXR is a 2003 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 15 September 2003.

Is GN53 BXR safe to buy?

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