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RX53 WGO

2003 Porsche Boxster

Black Petrol 2687cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

70,529 mi
Last recorded70,529 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Porsche Boxster58,432 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX53 WGO
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,687cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 70,529 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2024 69,408 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2023 68,570 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 14 Jun 2023 68,547 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 67,647 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front inner face brake discs Near Fail (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Advise both front shock absorbers / corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Nov 2021 67,638 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed Shoulder tyre perished/ cords exposed tyre size 205/50 x17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cut in tread cords exposed size 255/40 x17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front inner face brake discs Near Fail (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Advise both front shock absorbers / corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 66,522 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts,inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

both front shock absorbers corroded

Pass 17 Jun 2019 65,749 miles

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

Engine cover and Undertrays fitted

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

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 30 Jan 2018 63,880 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexible (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 19 Jan 2018 63,755 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexible (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2017 62,239 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 31 Jan 2017 62,232 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 61,135 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres deteriating with age, cracks in sidewalls

offside rear exhaust clamp broken

Fail 12 Jan 2016 61,126 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

Headlamp aim too far to the left both (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres deteriating with age, cracks in sidewalls

offside rear exhaust clamp broken

Pass 15 Dec 2014 60,072 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Dec 2013 59,057 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Dec 2013 59,057 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Dec 2012 57,730 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Dec 2012 57,730 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Nov 2011 55,020 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

all brake discs deteriated.

Pass 26 Nov 2010 52,006 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 50,197 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2008 48,299 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 42,588 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 39,662 miles

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

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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RX53 WGO is a 2003 Porsche Boxster in Black with a 2,687cc 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 RX53 WGO, 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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RX53 WGO is a 2003 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 26 November 2003.

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