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GX53 VEK

2004 Porsche Boxster

Yellow Petrol 3179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2024
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

55,320 mi
Last recorded55,320 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2023
Typical for 2004 Porsche Boxster55,920 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX53 VEK
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,179cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2023 55,320 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust corroded

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

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Both shock absorbers (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres tread 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 52,375 miles

Exhaust rear silencer slightly corroded

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

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Both springs and shock absorbers (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Jun 2020 51,729 miles

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

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

all brake discs slightly corroded

exhaust system corroded and deteriorated

Pass 30 Apr 2019 49,754 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

both front shock absorbers slightly corroded

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 30 Apr 2019 49,750 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture front to rear (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

both front shock absorbers slightly corroded

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 29 Mar 2018 46,473 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

front and rear brake discs corroded on inside

Fail 28 Mar 2018 46,453 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

engine covers and under trays fitted

front and rear brake discs corroded on inside

Pass 17 Mar 2017 40,989 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 36,838 miles

fuel cap sealing ring cracked/splitting

Pass 11 Apr 2014 36,189 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

front bumper & light cover damaged nearside

fuelcap seal splitting

offside parkbrake very noisy in rolling road

wipers smear

Pass 8 Apr 2013 33,528 miles

front to rear meatal brake pipe corroded at rear

nearside front tyre cut inner sidewall, + nail

Pass 28 Mar 2012 30,498 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2011 26,960 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 22,015 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 15,868 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 10,304 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2008 10,119 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2006 7,235 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 VEK is a 2004 Porsche Boxster in Yellow with a 3,179cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VEK, 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 VEK is a 2004 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 12 January 2004.

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