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GX53 OWK

2004 Porsche Boxster

Black Petrol 3179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2025
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

67,566 mi
Last recorded67,566 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2024
Typical for 2004 Porsche Boxster55,920 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX53 OWK
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,179cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2024 67,566 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 63,841 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2023 63,664 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 58,169 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2022 58,082 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2021 53,842 miles

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 9 Sep 2021 53,556 miles

Emissions not tested Aborted as customer advised of coolant leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both Front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2020 46,883 miles

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both Front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 10 Sep 2020 46,883 miles

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both Front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2019 40,630 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both Front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2019 40,630 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both Front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 34,008 miles

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both Front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2018 33,804 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both Front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 31,272 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2017 31,272 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Fail 9 Sep 2017 31,141 miles

Central Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

All four brake discs are very rusty on the inner face

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

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

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 28,811 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2016 28,970 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2015 27,096 miles

both front and rear tyres are perishing

both front brake discs have slight corrosion

both rear brake discshave slight corrosion

Pass 9 Sep 2014 25,988 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 24,843 miles

nearside front tyre is slightly perishing

nearside rear tyre is slightly perishing

offside front tyre is slightly perishing

offside rear tyre is slightly perishing

Pass 14 Sep 2012 24,486 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2012 24,486 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2011 23,443 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2010 21,568 miles

front and rear brake discs are corroded on inner surface

Pass 8 Aug 2009 20,917 miles

front brake discs are linned with corrosion on offside inner surface

rear brake discs are linned with slight corrosion

Pass 5 Jul 2008 15,448 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2007 12,457 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 OWK is a 2004 Porsche Boxster in Black with a 3,179cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 OWK, 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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GX53 OWK is a 2004 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 31 January 2004.

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