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SF53 MXW

2003 Porsche Boxster

Silver Petrol 2700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2025
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

138,730 mi
Last recorded138,730 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2024
Typical for 2003 Porsche Boxster58,432 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF53 MXW
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,700cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2024 138,730 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2024 138,730 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Sep 2023 138,186 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2023 138,177 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1.152 reading (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 27 Aug 2022 130,933 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 117,968 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 97,313 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2019 82,545 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2018 69,559 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2017 52,553 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Aug 2017 52,550 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2016 50,891 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 47,086 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2015 47,066 miles

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)

Pass 1 Dec 2014 44,150 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Nov 2013 43,424 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 42,540 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 41,147 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 36,993 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2010 36,993 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 26 Jan 2010 33,752 miles

brake pipes at both front calipers slightly corroded

Fail 26 Jan 2010 33,751 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

brake pipes at both front calipers slightly corroded

Fail 15 Jan 2010 33,686 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2008 27,537 miles

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

REAR BUMPER DAMAGED

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 May 2007 17,657 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 16,491 miles

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

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)

nearside front tyre wearing unevenly on outer edge

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 MXW is a 2003 Porsche Boxster in Silver with a 2,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 MXW, 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 MXW registered?

SF53 MXW is a 2003 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 12 December 2003.

Is SF53 MXW safe to buy?

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