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RX53 WKW

2003 Porsche Boxster

White Petrol 2700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

120,441 mi
Last recorded120,441 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 Porsche Boxster58,432 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX53 WKW
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,700cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2021 120,441 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 119,046 miles

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

Offside Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

parking brake effiency just met

Pass 18 Sep 2019 117,854 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2019 117,783 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front suspertion Top mount noisy

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

Offside Front suspention Top mount noisey

Rear Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 3 May 2019

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault psm light (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened nearside / offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 18 May 2018 116,929 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)

offside rear wheel arch / outer sill bubbling with corrosion

Fail 9 May 2018 116,926 miles

Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective offside / nearside (1.7.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)

offside rear wheel arch / outer sill bubbling with corrosion

Pass 1 Jul 2016 113,728 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 110,561 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2015 110,561 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Jul 2014 107,910 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jun 2013 104,870 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 19 Apr 2012 97,993 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Tyres Wearing Inside Edge

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

SRS Light On

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Apr 2012 97,993 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Tyres Wearing Inside Edge

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

SRS Light On

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Mar 2011 87,452 miles

Change Of Body Colour

Front & Rear Disc's Slightly Worn & Corroded

Fail 28 Feb 2011 87,433 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Change Of Body Colour

Front & Rear Disc's Slightly Worn & Corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2010 83,833 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 82,062 miles

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

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2009 76,021 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 67,285 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2007 53,508 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)

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 WKW is a 2003 Porsche Boxster in White with a 2,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WKW, 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 WKW registered?

RX53 WKW is a 2003 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 20 September 2003.

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