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VX53 ZSP

2003 Porsche Boxster

Red Petrol 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

76,405 mi
Last recorded76,405 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 Porsche Boxster58,432 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX53 ZSP
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2025 76,405 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2024 75,824 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement subframe mounted D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 74,328 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2023 74,294 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 73,104 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Both sides. Clamps missing (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 69,493 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamps missing on both sides (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Mar 2020 66,447 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 63,062 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 58,452 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear inner and outer CV boots split badly

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear inner and outer CV boots split badly

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

Pass 11 Mar 2017 52,343 miles

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

Nearside Rear inner and outer drive shaft gaiters split

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

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

Offside Rear inner and outer drive shaft gaiters split

Pass 22 Mar 2016 46,955 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)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 39,502 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2015 39,299 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively corroded (2.3.2)

Both front wipers worn

Both rear tyres worn low on inner edges

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

The exhaust systen in general is in poor condition but no excessive leaks are present

Pass 18 Mar 2014 33,368 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 26,200 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 23,789 miles

inner face of front discs hevily corroded/scored

Pass 4 Oct 2010 20,752 miles

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

front brakes discs inner faces pitted and corroded.

Pass 3 Oct 2009 17,605 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 16,315 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 12,290 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 30 Nov 2007 11,776 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2006 8,224 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 ZSP is a 2003 Porsche Boxster in Red 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 VX53 ZSP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VX53 ZSP registered?

VX53 ZSP is a 2003 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 19 December 2003.

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