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GN53 VBC

2003 Porsche Boxster

Grey Petrol 2687cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

65,250 mi
Last recorded65,250 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2021
Typical for 2003 Porsche Boxster58,432 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN53 VBC
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,687cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2021 65,250 miles

Exhaust manifold to centre section bolts deteriorated but system adequately supported

Pass 30 May 2019 62,997 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose exhaust mainfold to down pipe joints repaired with clamps (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 May 2019 62,997 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose exhaust mainfold to down pipe joints repaired with clamps (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working 1 x 501 bulb fitted (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working 1 x 501 bulb fitted (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 60,073 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2017 54,840 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

under trays fitted

upper level components covered

Fail 28 Mar 2017 54,811 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

under trays fitted

upper level components covered

Pass 2 Apr 2016 51,158 miles

fuel car seal cracking

Fail 2 Apr 2016 51,142 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

fuel car seal cracking

Pass 31 Mar 2015 47,152 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 31 Mar 2015 47,152 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Mar 2014 44,299 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 35,854 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 27,301 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 25,674 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 1 Oct 2009 24,168 miles

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

nearside front tyre wearing on both edges

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 1 Oct 2008 20,804 miles

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 27 Sep 2007 17,096 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 VBC is a 2003 Porsche Boxster in Grey with a 2,687cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 VBC, 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 VBC registered?

GN53 VBC is a 2003 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 23 October 2003.

Is GN53 VBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN53 VBC shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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