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VX53 EFV

2003 Porsche Boxster

Silver Petrol 2700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

147,719 mi
Last recorded147,719 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Porsche Boxster58,432 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX53 EFV
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,700cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2017 147,719 miles

brake pipes heavy greased

Pass 6 Jun 2016 146,235 miles

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

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

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

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

all metal brake pipes heavily greased

Fail 6 Jun 2016 146,235 miles

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

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

all metal brake pipes heavily greased

Pass 20 Mar 2015 144,268 miles

Handbrake application uneven.

NSR brake disc worn & heavily corroded.

OSF tyre almost bald on inner edge.

Steel brake pipes covered in grease. Unable to acertain condition.

Fail 20 Mar 2015 144,268 miles

Handbrake application uneven.

NSR brake disc worn & heavily corroded.

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

OSF tyre almost bald on inner edge.

Steel brake pipes covered in grease. Unable to acertain condition.

Pass 1 Apr 2014 143,227 miles

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)

Fail 5 Apr 2013 136,821 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2013 136,821 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2012 127,342 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2012 127,306 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2011 114,770 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 97,863 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 1 Apr 2010 97,863 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 6 Mar 2009 77,863 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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 4 Apr 2008 57,985 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2008 57,983 miles

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 23 Aug 2006 24,925 miles

rear tyres worn close to 2mm †

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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VX53 EFV is a 2003 Porsche Boxster in Silver with a 2,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 VX53 EFV, 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 VX53 EFV registered?

VX53 EFV is a 2003 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 1 October 2003.

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