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RV53 AAE

2003 Porsche Boxster

Grey Petrol 2700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

111,315 mi
Last recorded111,315 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Porsche Boxster58,432 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV53 AAE
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,700cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 111,315 miles

washers poor rear dics poor

Pass 23 Jan 2024 104,603 miles

engine cover undertray fitted

Pass 2 Sep 2022 103,034 miles

OSF wheel arch liner slightly insecure

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2021 102,668 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x 2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin pad low warning lamp on (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2021 102,660 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x 2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin pad low warning lamp on (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 102,385 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

brake pad warning on

Fail 28 Jul 2020 102,385 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

brake pad warning on

Pass 9 Aug 2019 101,921 miles

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

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

exhaust deteriorating

Fail 10 Jun 2019 101,899 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 4 Jun 2018 101,176 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources one not working (4.7.1 (b) (i))

covers and shields fitted

exhaust clamps corroded

Pass 5 Jun 2017 100,495 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2017 100,495 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 May 2016 99,826 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 99,262 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f lower ball joint has slight play

Pass 19 Feb 2014 96,243 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Feb 2014 96,243 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front under tray insecure

Pass 16 Jan 2013 88,660 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jan 2012 80,632 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

rear discs in poor condition, worn and corroded on braking face

slight engine oil leak

Fail 30 Jan 2012 80,632 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

rear discs in poor condition, worn and corroded on braking face

slight engine oil leak

Pass 7 Jul 2010 67,741 miles

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

Oil leak

front discs worn

rear discs worn

Fail 7 Jul 2010 67,741 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front discs worn

rear discs worn

Pass 1 May 2009 57,229 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2009 57,226 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 49,238 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 36,995 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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RV53 AAE is a 2003 Porsche Boxster in Grey with a 2,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 RV53 AAE, 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 RV53 AAE registered?

RV53 AAE is a 2003 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 27 November 2003.

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