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WU53 DFZ

2003 Porsche Boxster

Silver Petrol 2687cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

106,381 mi
Last recorded106,381 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Porsche Boxster58,432 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU53 DFZ
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,687cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 106,381 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear from n/s rear back to flexis (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 15 May 2026 106,381 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to back pipe leaking (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 May 2025 105,972 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear handbrake effort only just met requirements

Pass 20 May 2024 105,504 miles
Fail 14 May 2024 105,503 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2023 105,153 miles
Fail 12 May 2023 105,153 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2022 104,865 miles
Fail 11 May 2022 104,813 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 May 2021 104,458 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2020 103,827 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 102,877 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 101,919 miles

Rear exhaust in poor condition around seam

nearside rear parking brake lazy

Fail 21 May 2018 101,919 miles

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

nearside rear parking brake lazy

Pass 23 May 2017 100,211 miles
Fail 22 May 2017 100,211 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Dec 2014 93,231 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jun 2013 93,160 miles

Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Apr 2013 93,012 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Apr 2012 89,394 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 85,606 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 82,414 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 104,799 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 104,229 miles

n/s/r o/s/f tyres close to limits

Pass 27 Nov 2007 91,715 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2007 91,715 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

ADVISE FRONT NEARSIDE TYRE WORN BADLY ON OUTER EDGE AND FRONT NUMBER PLATE BROKEN

Pass 1 Nov 2006 68,109 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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WU53 DFZ is a 2003 Porsche Boxster in Silver with a 2,687cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 WU53 DFZ, 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 WU53 DFZ registered?

WU53 DFZ is a 2003 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 21 November 2003.

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