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GX53 FPL

2003 Porsche Boxster

Silver Petrol 2700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

110,160 mi
Last recorded110,160 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Porsche Boxster58,432 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX53 FPL
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,700cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 110,160 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2026 110,115 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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

Pass 4 Aug 2025 108,262 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2024 105,099 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2024 105,099 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both sides (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Sep 2023 102,070 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake disc inner side rusty and pitted. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Lens is slightly misty. (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 12 Sep 2023 102,070 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working Repeater in front bumper. (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake disc inner side rusty and pitted. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Lens is slightly misty. (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 98,542 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces are corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2021 95,681 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front discs corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Sep 2021 95,608 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded Brakes pipes from front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2020 92,835 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi going forwards (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi going forwards (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 1 Oct 2020 92,835 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi going forwards (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi going forwards (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 87,955 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight corrosion on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coolant leak coolant leak from overflow

Fail 29 Apr 2019 87,955 miles

Offside Front Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective fuel cap seal cracked (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight corrosion on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coolant leak coolant leak from overflow

Pass 17 May 2018 85,033 miles

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

under tray fitted obscuring view of components

Pass 17 May 2017 82,427 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

engine covers / under tray fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 8 May 2017 82,171 miles

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

engine covers / under tray fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 22 May 2016 78,906 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)

covers & trays fitted

Pass 29 May 2015 74,902 miles
Fail 22 May 2015 74,898 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Inner Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 May 2014 71,081 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 67,278 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 May 2012 64,808 miles

offside rear catalyst heat shield insecure

Fail 30 May 2012 68,406 miles

Offside Outer Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

offside rear catalyst heat shield insecure

Pass 20 Aug 2010 56,508 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2010 56,508 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Inner Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2009 50,618 miles

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

Inner Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Jun 2008 43,130 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)

n/s and o/s/front tyres low on inner edges

Pass 27 Jun 2007 35,588 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 28,172 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 FPL is a 2003 Porsche Boxster in Silver with a 2,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FPL, 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 FPL registered?

GX53 FPL is a 2003 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 1 October 2003.

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