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VU53 EXX

2003 Porsche Boxster

Blue Petrol 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

71,895 mi
Last recorded71,895 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2025
Typical for 2003 Porsche Boxster58,432 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2025 71,895 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Feb 2025 71,893 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2024 70,217 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2024 70,217 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear brake discs badly corroded on inner surface

Pass 28 Feb 2023 68,496 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2023 68,496 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 65,834 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2022 65,526 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Dec 2020 64,326 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Dec 2019 61,858 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

tested in wetweather

Pass 18 Dec 2018 60,805 miles

Front number plate holder poor

petrol cap seal split

Pass 18 Dec 2017 60,047 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides rears (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2016 59,163 miles

Central Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s & o/s (4.1.E.1)

Under trays fitted

Pass 25 Nov 2015 58,319 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides rears (3.6.B.2c)

slight bodywork damage

Pass 2 Oct 2014 56,934 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 54,863 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 53,539 miles

nearside rear inner wheel rim damaged

outer sills and nearside lower door scratched

Pass 6 Oct 2011 50,792 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2010 46,170 miles

rear tyres worn

Fail 22 Oct 2010 64,145 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Fail 28 Oct 2009 37,631 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Slight damage to nearside rear road wheel inner rim

Pass 20 Aug 2007 22,172 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 19,938 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2006 19,774 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front 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 EXX is a 2003 Porsche Boxster in Blue with a 3,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EXX, 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 EXX registered?

VU53 EXX is a 2003 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 10 November 2003.

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