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WM53 MVW

2003 Porsche Boxster

Black Petrol 2700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

119,014 mi
Last recorded119,014 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Porsche Boxster58,432 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM53 MVW
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,700cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2026 119,014 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2024 114,730 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2023 113,888 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2022 111,342 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 107,383 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2021 107,324 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2020 104,758 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2019 102,348 miles

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

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

Fail 29 May 2019 102,340 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2018 97,720 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 88,862 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 77,806 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 67,605 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 60,841 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 54,760 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 50,453 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 45,308 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 39,591 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 31,784 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 11 Sep 2008 24,393 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 18,634 miles

ADVISE ONLY.. NEAR SIDE REAR TYRE HAS A NAIL IN THE OUTER TREAD AREA..

Pass 21 Sep 2006 16,422 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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WM53 MVW is a 2003 Porsche Boxster in Black with a 2,700cc 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 WM53 MVW, 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 WM53 MVW registered?

WM53 MVW is a 2003 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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