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SN53 MXB

2003 Porsche Boxster

Grey Petrol 2700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

60,697 mi
Last recorded60,697 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 Porsche Boxster58,432 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN53 MXB
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,700cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2025 60,697 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Fail 14 Apr 2025 60,673 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from caliper to brake hose to front marked yellow (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from caliper to brake hose to front marked yellow (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Feb 2024 59,412 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2022 58,334 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2021 52,923 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 49,450 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2019 46,246 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 42,223 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 39,529 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2017 39,529 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear on the inner edge (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Nov 2016 38,276 miles

offside rear exhaust clamp missing

Fail 4 Nov 2016 38,276 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

offside rear exhaust clamp missing

Pass 12 Oct 2015 36,734 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2014 35,363 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Oct 2013 34,314 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s front to rear , o/s/r brake pipes sightly corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2013 34,314 miles

n/s front to rear , o/s/r brake pipes sightly corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2012 32,319 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2011 30,873 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 26 Oct 2010 29,506 miles

offside rear brake disc slightly corroded

Fail 18 Oct 2010 29,492 miles

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

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

offside rear brake disc slightly corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2009 27,510 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside 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)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Oct 2008 25,288 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 22,849 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 18,738 miles

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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SN53 MXB is a 2003 Porsche Boxster in Grey with a 2,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 SN53 MXB, 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 SN53 MXB registered?

SN53 MXB is a 2003 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 18 September 2003.

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