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VX53 OBP

2003 Porsche Boxster

Black Petrol 3179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

80,698 mi
Last recorded80,698 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2023
Typical for 2003 Porsche Boxster58,432 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX53 OBP
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,179cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2023 80,698 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2023 80,698 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 79,395 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 76,012 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 65,679 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2019 54,620 miles

headlight cleaning device not working

rear exhaust system very corroded , with a slight exhaust leak

Fail 28 Nov 2019 54,620 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

headlight cleaning device not working

rear exhaust system very corroded , with a slight exhaust leak

Pass 23 Nov 2018 44,456 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2017 39,884 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Nov 2017 39,883 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front and both rear caliper brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken And both front (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Cross (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2016 36,918 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded All front and all rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

Poor water flow from washes

Pass 18 Dec 2015 32,688 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2014 30,710 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges

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

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

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

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

Slight corrosion on rear discs

Pass 12 Dec 2013 27,819 miles

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

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

rear brake discs worn and corroded

Pass 2 Jan 2013 23,656 miles

brake discs deteriorating

edges on front tyres worn

Pass 15 Dec 2011 19,618 miles

front brake discs corroded

front tyres age cracking

Pass 20 Dec 2010 15,855 miles

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)

front brake discs deteriorating

Pass 22 Dec 2009 11,767 miles

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)

Pass 7 Jan 2009 9,406 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2008 9,062 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn on the inner edge

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Jan 2008 9,062 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn on the inner edge

Pass 2 Jan 2007 8,379 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 OBP is a 2003 Porsche Boxster in Black with a 3,179cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 VX53 OBP, 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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VX53 OBP is a 2003 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 21 October 2003.

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