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RX53 WHJ

2003 Porsche Boxster

Blue Petrol 2700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

95,046 mi
Last recorded95,046 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Porsche Boxster58,432 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX53 WHJ
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,700cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 95,046 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2024 91,774 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2024 91,774 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2023 88,493 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing X4 tyres cracking and perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge X4 tyres worn close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 86,592 miles

Undertrays fitted

Pass 25 Jun 2019 84,465 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 81,023 miles

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge.

all brake discs, surface corrosion.

Fail 22 Jun 2018 81,019 miles

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

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

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge.

all brake discs, surface corrosion.

Pass 3 May 2016 79,910 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 23 Jun 2015 78,694 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2015 78,685 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2014 76,127 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 70,732 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 61,766 miles

Rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 27 Apr 2011 57,543 miles

belly pan fitted

slight oil leak

Pass 28 Sep 2009 49,961 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2008 40,112 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2008 40,112 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Sep 2007 27,074 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2007 27,074 miles

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

both front and both rear brake discs in very poor condition on the rear brake face. ( only using 1/3 of total brake surface)

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 WHJ is a 2003 Porsche Boxster in Blue with a 2,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WHJ, 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 RX53 WHJ registered?

RX53 WHJ is a 2003 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 3 October 2003.

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