CarVerify

Free Car Check

GX53 FRC

2003 Porsche Boxster

Black Petrol 3200cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2022
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

132,935 mi
Last recorded132,935 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Porsche Boxster58,432 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Porsche
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX53 FRC
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,200cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2021 132,935 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2021 132,926 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Dec 2020 132,882 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside and offside rear exhaust clamp corroded

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

bonnet struts defective

Pass 5 Dec 2019 127,659 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

all 4 brake discs worn

Fail 4 Dec 2019 127,659 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

all 4 brake discs worn

Fail 24 Oct 2019 127,610 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to perish/crack on outer sidewall and tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened very corroded and pitted on inner face of disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 118,432 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2018 118,432 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

ignition switch stiff

o/s/r brake disc corroded on inner face

Pass 18 Sep 2017 106,924 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2017 106,924 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively damaged (2.3.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2016 103,508 miles

corrosion on brake pipes

Fail 11 Oct 2016 103,508 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2015 99,947 miles

Brake pipes are corroding.

N/S CV boot is split.

Power steering hose is corroding.

Fail 30 Sep 2015 99,947 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake pipes are corroding.

Exhaust system has several small leaks from joints

Front and rear brake discs are in poor condition.

N/S CV boot is split.

Passenger wiper smears.

Power steering hose is corroding.

Some exhaust clamps are missing, some are deteriorated.

Pass 25 Sep 2014 94,127 miles

All tyres are perishing and worn low on the edges.

Front shocks are corroding.

N/S/R tyre is worn below the limit on the inner edge.

Fail 25 Sep 2014 94,127 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

All tyres are perishing and worn low on the edges.

Front shocks are corroding.

N/S/R tyre is worn below the limit on the inner edge.

Pass 9 Oct 2013 89,588 miles

both rear tyres becoming out of shape

Fail 4 Oct 2012 85,056 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2012 85,056 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 79,306 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 72,499 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front tyres wearing on edges

off side plus near side rear brake discs corroding

off side rear drive shaft boot split

Pass 8 Oct 2009 66,816 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 16 Oct 2008 59,163 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 12 Oct 2007 55,519 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 46,239 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
Full Porsche Boxster reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

GX53 FRC is a 2003 Porsche Boxster in Black with a 3,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FRC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of GX53 FRC?

You can check the full history of GX53 FRC by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was GX53 FRC registered?

GX53 FRC is a 2003 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 4 October 2003.

Is GX53 FRC safe to buy?

The MOT history for GX53 FRC shows 25 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GX53 FRC have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on GX53 FRC. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.