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SF53 MVV

2003 Porsche Boxster

Black Petrol 2687cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

73,896 mi
Last recorded73,896 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Porsche Boxster58,432 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF53 MVV
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,687cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 73,896 miles

General corrosion

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

Pass 17 Jul 2025 73,846 miles

General corrosion

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

Pass 16 Jul 2024 73,476 miles

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

general underside corrosion

Fail 15 Jul 2024 73,473 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn marked in chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn marked in chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn marked in chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

general underside corrosion

Pass 24 Jul 2023 72,569 miles

general underside corrosion

Fail 24 Jul 2023 72,563 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded marked in chalk (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded marked in chalk (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

general underside corrosion

Pass 21 Jul 2022 71,221 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both outer sills surface corrosion

Fail 21 Jul 2022 71,221 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both outer sills surface corrosion

Pass 13 Jul 2021 70,218 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2021 70,218 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2020 69,020 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2019 65,969 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 62,034 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back-box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 4 Jul 2018 62,034 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back-box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2017 59,431 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2017 59,431 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective level sensor on lower arm insecure (1.7.2)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2016 55,599 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 26 Jul 2016 55,599 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2015 48,988 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 45,148 miles

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 10 Sep 2013 42,377 miles

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)

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

eml on dash

engine misfire

Pass 27 Sep 2011 42,064 miles

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)

front brake discs worn

Pass 14 Sep 2010 33,361 miles

front brake discs worn

Pass 1 Oct 2009 28,380 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Oct 2009 28,380 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Sep 2008 25,197 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2007 18,935 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 15,373 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2006 15,373 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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SF53 MVV is a 2003 Porsche Boxster in Black with a 2,687cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 MVV, 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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SF53 MVV is a 2003 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 1 October 2003.

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