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SP53 HNJ

2003 Porsche Boxster

Black Petrol 3200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

122,450 mi
Last recorded122,450 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Porsche Boxster58,432 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP53 HNJ
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2026 122,450 miles
Pass 16 May 2025 120,374 miles

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 20 May 2024 116,623 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 20 May 2024 116,623 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2023 113,390 miles

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2022 108,283 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 103,702 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 97,760 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 90,943 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 82,648 miles

Nearside Front TYRE WORN @2MM

Pass 22 Feb 2017 74,403 miles

Nearside Front tyre is perishing

Offside Front tyre is perishing

front brake pads look to be getting low on inner pads

Fail 14 Feb 2017 74,330 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front tyre is perishing

Offside Front tyre is perishing

front brake pads look to be getting low on inner pads

Pass 24 Feb 2016 70,404 miles

Offside Rear CV boot deteriorated

Fail 24 Feb 2016 70,404 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear CV boot deteriorated

Pass 11 Mar 2015 65,217 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 58,465 miles

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

o/s n/s rear tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 11 Apr 2014 58,465 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

o/s n/s rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 18 Mar 2013 49,948 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 45,374 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2011 39,887 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 38,462 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 38,462 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front and rear brakediscs corroded inner faces

Pass 1 Jul 2009 31,353 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Apr 2008 20,908 miles

exhaust system fixings corroded

offside rear tyre 3mm

Pass 6 Dec 2006 19,601 miles

exhaust system fixing clamps corroded

Fail 5 Dec 2006 19,601 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

exhaust system fixing clamps corroded

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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SP53 HNJ 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 SP53 HNJ, 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 SP53 HNJ registered?

SP53 HNJ is a 2003 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 1 November 2003.

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