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GX53 FTD

2004 Porsche Boxster

Silver Petrol 2700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

58,953 mi
Last recorded58,953 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Porsche Boxster55,920 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX53 FTD
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,700cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 58,953 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2025 58,390 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2025 58,390 miles

Front Coil spring fractured or broken both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 58,028 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2022 57,158 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 56,761 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 56,108 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2020 56,106 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases nearside and offside clamps leaking on rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 55,504 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 54,861 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2018 54,858 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2017 54,095 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 52,342 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s & o/s (4.1.E.1)

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 1 Jul 2015 49,837 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2015 49,836 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2014 47,148 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 44,458 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 42,417 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jun 2011 40,100 miles

both rear brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 27 Jun 2011 40,098 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2010 34,362 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 27,378 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 21,211 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 12,648 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 FTD is a 2004 Porsche Boxster in Silver with a 2,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

Across all 2004 Porsche Boxster models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.0% with a typical mileage of 55,920 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 FTD, 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 22 years old, this Porsche Boxster is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was GX53 FTD registered?

GX53 FTD is a 2004 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 5 January 2004.

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