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SJ53 HVN

2003 Porsche Boxster

Black Petrol 3200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

116,322 mi
Last recorded116,322 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Porsche Boxster58,432 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ53 HVN
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 116,322 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2024 112,995 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jul 2024 112,995 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2023 110,757 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2023 110,741 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2023 110,737 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NSF OSF OSR NSR (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Apr 2022 110,360 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2021 109,931 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 108,114 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) very slight ()

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 96,998 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2018 86,263 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 77,855 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2016 67,859 miles

Nearside Rear tyre bald on inner edge

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

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

Offside Front tyre perished & low on inner edge

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

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

Offside Rear tyre has nail in center of tread

corrosion building in all brake pipes

under covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 29 Feb 2016 67,859 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre bald on inner edge

Offside Front tyre perished & low on inner edge

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

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

Offside Rear tyre has nail in center of tread

corrosion building in all brake pipes

under covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 17 Feb 2015 58,037 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front metal brake pipes corrosion building

n/s/r brake disc corroded on inside

rear metal brake pipes corrosion building

Pass 26 Feb 2014 52,610 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 50,457 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2012 50,457 miles

Nearside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Nov 2011 46,146 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 41,366 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 37,150 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 32,309 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2008 32,309 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside front wiper torn

Pass 8 Aug 2008 31,727 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Aug 2007 28,742 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Pass 24 Jul 2006 27,825 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)

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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SJ53 HVN is a 2003 Porsche Boxster in Black with a 3,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 SJ53 HVN, 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 SJ53 HVN registered?

SJ53 HVN is a 2003 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 24 October 2003.

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