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WA53 BFY

2003 Porsche Boxster

Red Petrol 2700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

82,253 mi
Last recorded82,253 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Porsche Boxster58,432 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA53 BFY
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,700cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2026 82,253 miles

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

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

both side front shock casings corroded

Fail 27 Jun 2026 82,253 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

both side front shock casings corroded

Fail 8 Jun 2026 82,250 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction air freshener (3.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp dim

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Apr 2025 80,801 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2024 78,215 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2023 74,417 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2023 74,411 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2022 70,203 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 67,004 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2020 63,268 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing just acceptable condition (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing just acceptable condition (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 60,779 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 57,676 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 54,484 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 51,280 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 tyres slightly perished

Pass 27 Jun 2015 47,860 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 44,797 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jun 2013 41,328 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 38,614 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 36,203 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 30,821 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 23,062 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 21,891 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 21,869 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 17,594 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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WA53 BFY is a 2003 Porsche Boxster in Red with a 2,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 WA53 BFY, 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 WA53 BFY registered?

WA53 BFY is a 2003 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 24 September 2003.

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