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RK53 MKN

2003 Porsche Boxster

Silver Petrol 3200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

58,328 mi
Last recorded58,328 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Porsche Boxster58,432 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK53 MKN
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 58,328 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2025 58,071 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2025 58,069 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 265/35R18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jul 2024 56,644 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.87mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 9 Feb 2022 53,388 miles

Engine cover and under trays fitted

Oil leak, but not excessive Minor Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Feb 2022 53,388 miles

Engine cover and under trays fitted

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive Minor Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 48,032 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 47,408 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2019 44,281 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 42,963 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 38,285 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 36,117 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 34,995 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 32,321 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 29,692 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 26,200 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 22,612 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

both front brake discs rusty on inner edge.

Pass 11 Oct 2010 18,858 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 15,515 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 13,327 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 7 Oct 2008 13,327 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Oct 2007 12,011 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 10,389 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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RK53 MKN is a 2003 Porsche Boxster in Silver with a 3,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 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 RK53 MKN, 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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RK53 MKN is a 2003 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 22 October 2003.

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