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WX53 DWK

2003 Porsche Boxster

Silver Petrol 2700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

89,126 mi
Last recorded89,126 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Porsche Boxster58,432 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX53 DWK
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,700cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 89,126 miles
Pass 6 May 2025 87,488 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2023 86,316 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2022 83,398 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 80,926 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 79,761 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Dec 2019 78,327 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot has been leaking cv greece

Nearside Rear Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Pipe slightly weeping (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 7 Dec 2018 76,449 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2017 73,839 miles

both front tyres perished

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 24 Nov 2017 73,809 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

both front tyres perished

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 8 Dec 2016 72,473 miles

Central Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Fail 2 Dec 2016 72,413 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Central Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 7 Dec 2015 69,756 miles

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

lambda reading higher than expected

Fail 4 Dec 2015 69,701 miles

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Dec 2014 66,814 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Dec 2014 66,772 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust bolts missing

Pass 11 Dec 2013 62,093 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

SLIGHT WEAR IN BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Nov 2012 55,054 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing on inside edge

Offside front tyre wearing on inside edge

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Nov 2012 55,053 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside front tyre wearing on inside edge

Offside front tyre wearing on inside edge

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Dec 2011 50,552 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2011 50,552 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2010 43,636 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 33,221 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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)

near side front tyre bald on inner edge

off side front ttyre bald on inner edge

Pass 9 Sep 2008 23,453 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 17 Sep 2007 19,792 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 15,891 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 DWK is a 2003 Porsche Boxster in Silver with a 2,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 WX53 DWK, 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 DWK registered?

WX53 DWK is a 2003 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 13 November 2003.

Is WX53 DWK safe to buy?

The MOT history for WX53 DWK shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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