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WX53 DWC

2003 Porsche Boxster

Red Petrol 3200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

71,766 mi
Last recorded71,766 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Porsche Boxster58,432 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX53 DWC
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 71,766 miles

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

Rear Lower slight corrosion

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 24 Apr 2026 71,732 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Lower slight corrosion

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Mar 2025 68,789 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2024 67,217 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2023 62,863 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2023 62,863 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 61,402 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2020 59,743 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 57,564 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 56,202 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 54,605 miles

front & rear brake discs corroded ( lack of use )

Fail 10 Apr 2017 54,441 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

front & rear brake discs corroded ( lack of use )

Pass 5 May 2016 52,232 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 50,043 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 48,068 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 4 Mar 2013 45,204 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Mar 2012 42,200 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Sep 2010 40,924 miles

nearside parking brake poor

rear disc inner faces corroded

Pass 13 Oct 2009 39,113 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Oct 2008 36,222 miles

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Oct 2007 34,061 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2007 34,057 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)

Pass 4 Oct 2006 31,060 miles

o/s & n/s rear tyres worn close to wear markers

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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WX53 DWC is a 2003 Porsche Boxster in Red with a 3,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 WX53 DWC, 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 WX53 DWC registered?

WX53 DWC is a 2003 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 17 October 2003.

Is WX53 DWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for WX53 DWC shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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