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GX53 FNO

2003 Porsche Boxster

Grey Petrol 2700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

127,696 mi
Last recorded127,696 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Porsche Boxster58,432 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX53 FNO
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,700cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 127,696 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2025 125,849 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2024 123,611 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2024 123,581 miles

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

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

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 29 Mar 2023 122,333 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2022 119,850 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2022 119,837 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2021 119,070 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2021 119,069 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 117,391 miles

Exhaust system slightly deteriorated.

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 115,971 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 115,127 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted at time of test

Nearside Front Tyre slightly out of shape and perished

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (255/40R17) (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre out of shape and wearing prematurely on inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (25540R17) (4.1.E.1)

Tracking advised

Fail 7 Mar 2018 115,127 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted at time of test

Nearside Front Tyre slightly out of shape and perished

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (255/40R17) (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre out of shape and wearing prematurely on inner edge

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (25540R17) (4.1.E.1)

Tracking advised

Pass 9 Mar 2017 114,238 miles

Covers and under trays fitted at time of test

Fail 4 Mar 2017 114,227 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Covers and under trays fitted at time of test

Spare tyre defective Tyre flat ()

Pass 24 Feb 2016 101,240 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 100,862 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS SCORED AND BADLY LIPPED

REAR BRAKE DISCS CORRODED AND SCORED

Fail 13 Mar 2015 100,841 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

FRONT BRAKE DISCS SCORED AND BADLY LIPPED

REAR BRAKE DISCS CORRODED AND SCORED

Pass 3 Jan 2014 85,903 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES STARTING TO CRACK ON TREAD PATTERN

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Jan 2013 77,449 miles

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Jan 2012 73,388 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2010 69,388 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2010 69,388 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Nov 2009 65,072 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2008 60,050 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2008 60,050 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside front fog not working

Pass 5 Sep 2007 40,158 miles

both rear tyres wearing low

Pass 25 Aug 2006 32,704 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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GX53 FNO is a 2003 Porsche Boxster in Grey with a 2,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GX53 FNO, 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 GX53 FNO registered?

GX53 FNO is a 2003 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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