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SF53 MBO

2003 Porsche Boxster

Grey Petrol 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

77,927 mi
Last recorded77,927 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Porsche Boxster58,432 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF53 MBO
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2018 77,927 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2018 77,927 miles

Brake performance not tested due to a clutch fault and only limited drive (1.2.1 (g))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective seal perished (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative adjustment rod snapped (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 265/35/18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall staring to perish 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing heavy external corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall staring to perish 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 2 May 2017 75,268 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 2 May 2017 75,268 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 74,348 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 74,089 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 73,294 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2013 73,282 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2012 70,961 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2011 59,949 miles

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

Nearside Front 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 24 Sep 2010 52,688 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 52,644 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2009 47,666 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 39,400 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 38,297 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2008 38,800 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Mar 2007 27,543 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2007 27,543 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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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SF53 MBO is a 2003 Porsche Boxster in Grey with a 3,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SF53 MBO, 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 SF53 MBO registered?

SF53 MBO is a 2003 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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