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SN53 VPT

2003 Porsche Boxster

Silver Petrol 3179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

69,879 mi
Last recorded69,879 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Porsche Boxster58,432 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN53 VPT
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,179cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 69,879 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2025 69,879 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 14 Apr 2023 67,264 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2023 67,264 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 28 Apr 2022 66,479 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2022 66,479 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coolant leak hose clip ()

Pass 11 Jun 2020 65,487 miles

underside has undertrays fitted front to rear

Fail 11 Jun 2020 65,487 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded caliper - flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded caliper - flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre obviously under inflated both (5.2.3 (l))

underside has undertrays fitted front to rear

Pass 29 Mar 2019 65,302 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2019 65,302 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 64,916 miles

both rear brake pipes on brake calipers slightly corroded

Fail 20 Sep 2017 64,914 miles

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

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

both front brake pipes on brake calipers slightly corroded

both rear brake pipes on brake calipers slightly corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2016 64,442 miles

both rear metal brake pipe ( short one flexi to caliper) corroded at time of test

power steering pipe outer cover split slightly but not leaking at time of test

Fail 24 Sep 2016 64,442 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both rear metal brake pipe ( short one flexi to caliper) corroded at time of test

power steering pipe outer cover split slightly but not leaking at time of test

Pass 11 Sep 2015 63,519 miles

both rear metal brake pipe from flexi to caliper corroded but not excessive at time of test

Pass 23 Sep 2014 62,613 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2014 62,613 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2013 61,473 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2013 61,469 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 10 Dec 2012 60,191 miles

advise metal brake pipes slightly pitted advise front brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 5 Dec 2011 55,985 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 47,299 miles

advise front brake discs slightly scored

advise rear tyre punctured

Pass 16 Dec 2009 37,476 miles

offside and nearside rear tyre treads 2mm on inside edges 265/55zr18 / offside and nearside front tyre treads 3mm on inside and outside edges 225/40zr18

Pass 22 Dec 2008 28,413 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 21 Dec 2007 22,259 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 13,779 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2006 13,755 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)

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 VPT is a 2003 Porsche Boxster in Silver with a 3,179cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 VPT, 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 VPT registered?

SN53 VPT is a 2003 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 28 November 2003.

Is SN53 VPT safe to buy?

The MOT history for SN53 VPT shows 27 tests with a 63% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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