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PL53 HRG

2003 Porsche Boxster

Silver Petrol 2700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

88,895 mi
Last recorded88,895 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Porsche Boxster58,432 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL53 HRG
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,700cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2017 88,895 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 84,910 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Strong smell of fuel from vehicle during test but no leak found at time of test.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jul 2014 83,300 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2014 83,300 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2013 80,738 miles

Bottom of both front shock casings are corroded

Fail 10 May 2013 80,738 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Bottom of both front shock casings are corroded

Fail 1 Jun 2012 79,445 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 79,445 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Rear brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Dec 2010 76,148 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 72,089 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 65,838 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2007 58,533 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 48,293 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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PL53 HRG is a 2003 Porsche Boxster in Silver with a 2,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 PL53 HRG, 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 PL53 HRG registered?

PL53 HRG is a 2003 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 21 November 2003.

Is PL53 HRG safe to buy?

The MOT history for PL53 HRG shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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