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WA53 BFZ

2003 Porsche Boxster

Silver Petrol 3179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

70,720 mi
Last recorded70,720 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 Porsche Boxster58,432 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA53 BFZ
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,179cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2021 70,720 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all round (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

suspension components corroded all round

Pass 7 Sep 2020 65,927 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension components have age related deterioration and corrosion.

Pass 23 Aug 2019 65,468 miles

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

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 65,042 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material caliper to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened shock corroded on shaft top (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes from front to rear on floor pan(getting bad) (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material caliper to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm bush debonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front brake flexible hose ends corroded

Offside Front crimped end on low pressure pas pipe of rack splitting

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material caliper to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 64,638 miles

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

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

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both (2.4.G.1)

Rear coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 1 Sep 2017 64,638 miles

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

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

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both (2.4.G.1)

Rear coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 64,046 miles

Front and rear suspension noisy

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Fail 31 Aug 2016 64,046 miles

Front and rear suspension noisy

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2015 63,368 miles

Nearside Front Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded both floor brake pies front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened shaft top (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm bush bebonding (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear corrosion on brake pipe from rear to flexible hose

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm bush debonding (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front corrosion on brake pipe caliper to fleible hose

Offside Front shock bump stop broken up

Offside Rear corrosion on brake pipe from rear to flexible hose

Fail 25 Sep 2015 63,180 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded both floor brake pies front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened shaft top (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm bush bebonding (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear corrosion on brake pipe from rear to flexible hose

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm bush debonding (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front corrosion on brake pipe caliper to fleible hose

Offside Front shock bump stop broken up

Offside Rear corrosion on brake pipe from rear to flexible hose

Rear both rear exhaust box clamps missing not insecure

Pass 2 Oct 2014 59,927 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2014 59,927 miles

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

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

nearside rear outer constant velocity gaiter split

Pass 19 Apr 2013 47,979 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 45,925 miles

Airbag warning light on

Pass 12 Apr 2011 41,082 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 34,656 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 30,243 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 26,932 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 23,384 miles

front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 27 Nov 2006 22,137 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 BFZ is a 2003 Porsche Boxster in Silver with a 3,179cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WA53 BFZ, 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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WA53 BFZ is a 2003 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 7 November 2003.

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