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SV53 AOL

2003 Porsche Boxster

Blue Petrol 2687cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

35,234 mi
Last recorded35,234 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Porsche Boxster58,432 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV53 AOL
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,687cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 35,234 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2025 35,231 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2024 34,111 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2023 32,078 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 30,159 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 28,369 miles

various exhaust nuts and studs rusted away

Fail 27 Jul 2021 28,366 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

2 rear exhaust clamps missing (recommend replace)

offside rear tyre 2mm inner edge

various exhaust nuts and studs rusted away

Pass 29 Jul 2020 26,708 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 25,594 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 May 2019 24,855 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output o/s and n/s (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 3 May 2019 24,855 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output o/s and n/s (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 May 2018 24,332 miles
Fail 22 May 2018 24,332 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 29 May 2017 23,794 miles

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 26 May 2017 23,792 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 14 Nov 2016 22,480 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 18,814 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded AT REAR TO HUBS AND ACROSS REAR. (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 14 Nov 2014 16,798 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 15,161 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 13,690 miles

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

tyre valve stems cracked on all wheels

Fail 10 Oct 2012 13,683 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

tyre valve stems cracked on all wheels

Pass 21 Sep 2011 11,676 miles

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

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

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

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

both front tyres are perished between tread pattern

Pass 27 Sep 2010 10,335 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 9,673 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2008 7,325 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 5,231 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 4,025 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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SV53 AOL is a 2003 Porsche Boxster in Blue with a 2,687cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 SV53 AOL, 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 SV53 AOL registered?

SV53 AOL is a 2003 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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