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GX53 FPG

2003 Porsche Boxster

Black Petrol 3179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

76,321 mi
Last recorded76,321 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2024
Typical for 2003 Porsche Boxster58,432 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX53 FPG
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,179cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2024 76,321 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2023 73,598 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Dec 2023 73,598 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2022 69,683 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2021 66,926 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 66,233 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2020 66,233 miles

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

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 61,928 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2019 61,920 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Dec 2011 58,565 miles

All brake discs pitted on inner faces.

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Front wipers smearing slightly.

Nearside front tyre heavily worn on inner edge. Advise replacement.

Offside front tyre worn almost devoid of visible tread on inner edge. Strongly advise replacement.

Offside outer driveshaft gaiter split.

Slight imbalance in front brakes.

Very slight weep from offside rear and nearside rear dampers.

Pass 26 Nov 2010 50,808 miles

Fuel cap sealing washer slight deterioration.

Offside rear outer CV gaiter split open.

Fail 26 Nov 2010 50,808 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Fuel cap sealing washer slight deterioration.

Offside rear outer CV gaiter split open.

Fail 20 Nov 2009 45,189 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Front brake discs slightly pitted on inner faces.

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

Nearside rear outer driveshaft gaiter split.

Offside rear and nearside rear tyre tread depths getting low.

Pass 20 Nov 2009 45,189 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Front brake discs slightly pitted on inner faces.

Nearside rear outer driveshaft gaiter split.

Offside rear and nearside rear tyre tread depths getting low.

Pass 21 Nov 2008 35,568 miles

Covers impeded parts of inspection.

Offside headlamp aim on upper limit.

Pass 12 Nov 2007 25,414 miles

Both front tyre treads are perished and are starting to crack.

Pass 21 Nov 2006 21,441 miles

Both rear tyre treads wearing a little low.

Brake disc faces rusty.

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 FPG is a 2003 Porsche Boxster in Black with a 3,179cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 FPG, 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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GX53 FPG is a 2003 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 20 November 2003.

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