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VU53 EKW

2003 Porsche Boxster

Blue Petrol 3200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

76,754 mi
Last recorded76,754 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Porsche Boxster58,432 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU53 EKW
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 76,754 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2024 73,941 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 72,586 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 71,867 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 71,148 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 70,658 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

n/s/r brake pad wear indicator wire worn

Pass 23 Oct 2019 70,428 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x 2 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

engine oil leak

Pass 10 Oct 2018 69,927 miles

slight wear on both front tyres inner edges

Pass 18 Oct 2017 69,395 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

n/s front to rear metal brake pipe slight corrosion

Pass 26 Oct 2016 68,481 miles

both front tyres wearing low on inner edges and perishing in tread

engine oil leak

exhaust slight blow

Pass 13 Jan 2016 67,379 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2016 67,377 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Minor exhaust leak.

Nail in both rear tyres.

Pass 13 Oct 2015 67,326 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak.

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

Fail 1 Oct 2015 67,319 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Exhaust has a minor leak.

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

Pass 3 Nov 2014 65,662 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 61,504 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 56,043 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 50,552 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 39,930 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

rear brakes corroded on inside surface

Pass 27 Oct 2009 27,882 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Oct 2008 16,939 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007

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 EKW is a 2003 Porsche Boxster in Blue with a 3,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EKW, 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 EKW registered?

VU53 EKW is a 2003 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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