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VU53 DXF

2003 Porsche Boxster

Blue Petrol 3179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

95,500 mi
Last recorded95,500 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Porsche Boxster58,432 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU53 DXF
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,179cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2025 95,500 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D- bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted

Fail 26 Jul 2025 95,451 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to fuid leak (1.2.1 (g))

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

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D- bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted

Pass 25 Apr 2024 93,761 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2023 92,465 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 90,673 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2020 89,654 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Oct 2020 89,653 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 265/35/18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2019 87,488 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 2 Apr 2019 87,487 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2018 84,455 miles

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

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 30 Mar 2018 84,455 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 5 Dec 2016 80,120 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 79,444 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2016 79,444 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2015 77,506 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2014 74,677 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 74,655 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2013 74,179 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 70,617 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 65,884 miles

Oil leak

nearside front tyre has damage to outer sidewall but no structure exposed

offside rear outer cv boot split

Fail 29 Jul 2011 65,884 miles

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

Oil leak

nearside front tyre has damage to outer sidewall but no structure exposed

offside rear outer cv boot split

Pass 13 Aug 2010 60,278 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 55,305 miles
Fail 19 May 2009 55,233 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2009 55,233 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 46,450 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 33,765 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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VU53 DXF is a 2003 Porsche Boxster in Blue with a 3,179cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 DXF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VU53 DXF registered?

VU53 DXF is a 2003 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 8 December 2003.

Is VU53 DXF safe to buy?

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