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KE53 VVT

2004 Porsche Boxster

Silver Petrol 2700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

165,535 mi
Last recorded165,535 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Porsche Boxster55,920 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE53 VVT
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,700cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 165,535 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2024 162,812 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 159,343 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 158,620 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 1 Sep 2022 158,620 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2021 155,078 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2021 155,033 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Front fog light adversely affects the directional indicator operation (4.4.3 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt present but not connected around the rack, requires gator clip (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 152,891 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 143,216 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 2 Aug 2018 143,216 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn Drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 10 Jun 2017 134,487 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect suspect bulb incorrectly fitted. (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 1 Mar 2016 126,559 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 119,708 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 21 Feb 2015 119,575 miles

Nearside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front 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 15 Feb 2014 109,974 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Feb 2013 100,311 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2012 87,962 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 77,332 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 74,383 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 71,338 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 61,745 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 48,565 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 48,458 miles

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

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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KE53 VVT is a 2004 Porsche Boxster in Silver with a 2,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 KE53 VVT, 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 KE53 VVT registered?

KE53 VVT is a 2004 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 9 January 2004.

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