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VU53 CYL

2003 Porsche Boxster

Silver Petrol 3200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

75,428 mi
Last recorded75,428 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Porsche Boxster58,432 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU53 CYL
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 75,428 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2023 75,230 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 74,838 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2022 74,835 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak back box (8.2.2.1 (b))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Fail 15 Aug 2022 74,784 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Slightly Cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Slightly Cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 73,844 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2021 73,842 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split apart (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system behind plastic cover (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD INNER SHOULDER 3.mm remainder and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust pipe clamp / sleeve bolts / nuts corroded away (6.1.2 (a))

BRAKE PEDAL SINKING WHEN PRESSED

Pass 18 Aug 2020 73,080 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald surface worn through 2nd layer (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald surface worn through 2nd layer (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 71,686 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and inner edge wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wearing (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 69,134 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 66,433 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both at nearside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 3 Aug 2017 66,430 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Stop lamp not working All (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both at nearside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 62,661 miles

front tyres slightly perished

Pass 21 Aug 2015 59,333 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2015 59,333 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 52,280 miles

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

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

both rear tyres starting to wear inner edge

surface rust to brake discs

Pass 15 Jul 2013 51,965 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2012 50,754 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2009 47,385 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2007 43,447 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2006 39,562 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 13 Dec 2006 39,562 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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VU53 CYL is a 2003 Porsche Boxster in Silver with a 3,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 VU53 CYL, 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 VU53 CYL registered?

VU53 CYL is a 2003 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 30 October 2003.

Is VU53 CYL safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU53 CYL shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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