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JW53 POR

2003 Porsche Boxster

Blue Petrol 3200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

66,614 mi
Last recorded66,614 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Porsche Boxster58,432 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJW53 POR
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 66,614 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded at the front under floor (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 12 Mar 2025 66,258 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2025 66,105 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2023 58,716 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2023 58,716 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2021 55,603 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2020 51,825 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 47,866 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 47,367 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 46,559 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 45,855 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2014 45,585 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 45,549 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2013 45,537 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 45,462 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 45,012 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2011 45,010 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 25 Sep 2010 44,307 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 43,577 miles

all brake discs corroded on inner surfaces.

both front wheel bearings slightly noisey.

Pass 23 Aug 2008 38,670 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2007 22,402 miles

FRONT TYRES WEARING SLIGHTLY ON INSIDE EDGES

Pass 23 Sep 2006 15,392 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2006 15,311 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)

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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JW53 POR is a 2003 Porsche Boxster in Blue with a 3,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 JW53 POR, 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 JW53 POR registered?

JW53 POR is a 2003 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 2 October 2003.

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