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RK53 HFJ

2003 Porsche Boxster

Black Petrol 2700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

110,265 mi
Last recorded110,265 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Porsche Boxster58,432 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK53 HFJ
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,700cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 110,265 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2025 103,605 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2024 97,616 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2023 97,007 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2022 94,557 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2022 93,500 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2021 92,589 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2019 85,788 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH SIDE (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 85,756 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2018 85,756 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 82,650 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Apr 2014 75,419 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Apr 2014 75,419 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 May 2013 70,812 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 66,860 miles
Fail 15 May 2012 66,860 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 17 May 2011 62,924 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

Fail 17 May 2011 62,924 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 May 2010 58,145 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 11 May 2010 58,145 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 May 2009 54,440 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 49,301 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 16 May 2008 49,301 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Apr 2007 37,889 miles

parking brake has long traval

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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RK53 HFJ is a 2003 Porsche Boxster in Black with a 2,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 RK53 HFJ, 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 RK53 HFJ registered?

RK53 HFJ is a 2003 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 23 December 2003.

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