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VX53 NZT

2003 Porsche Boxster

Black Petrol 3200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

88,331 mi
Last recorded88,331 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Porsche Boxster58,432 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX53 NZT
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 88,331 miles

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

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

fuel cap seal perished

Pass 20 May 2025 82,342 miles

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

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

exhaust fixing are badly corroded

fuel cap seal perished

Fail 19 May 2025 82,342 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

exhaust fixing are badly corroded

fuel cap seal perished

Pass 9 Jan 2024 81,599 miles

Nearside Front top mount split and worn

Offside Front top mount split and worn

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

exhaust fixing are badly corroded

Pass 13 Dec 2022 80,362 miles

Coolant leak

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Dec 2022 80,361 miles

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

Coolant leak

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 79,174 miles

Nearside Front Tyre starting to get low in tread inner edge

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

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 14 Dec 2021 79,173 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre starting to get low in tread inner edge

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

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2021 76,687 miles

Front N/S + O/S tyres starting to get low on tread on inner edge

Fail 4 Jan 2021 76,687 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front N/S + O/S tyres starting to get low on tread on inner edge

Pass 23 Dec 2019 76,077 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 76,070 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2016 74,960 miles

n/s/r brake hose slightly twisted

o/s/r outer driveshaft gaiter has second gaiter fitted over

Pass 21 Dec 2015 74,051 miles

small oil leak

Fail 12 Dec 2015 74,048 miles

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

Offside Rear drive shaft gaiter insecure

all metal brake pipes starting to corrode

exhaust tail trim cracked

small oil leak

Pass 10 Dec 2014 72,981 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 72,965 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 72,923 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2010 69,028 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2009 64,239 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2007 58,994 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 4 Dec 2007 58,994 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 35,950 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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VX53 NZT is a 2003 Porsche Boxster in Black with a 3,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 NZT, 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 NZT registered?

VX53 NZT is a 2003 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 12 December 2003.

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