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WX53 DXC

2003 Porsche Boxster

Black Petrol 3200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Mar 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

84,087 mi
Last recorded84,087 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Porsche Boxster58,432 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX53 DXC
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 84,087 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2025 83,877 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2024 83,702 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 83,300 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 82,236 miles

Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive AC condenser (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 81,816 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 80,939 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2020 80,939 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 80,283 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 79,549 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner tread. 225/40/r18-88y

Pass 2 Mar 2017 77,865 miles

Engine covers and under trays present impeding inspection of certain components.

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 2 Mar 2017 77,865 miles

Engine covers and under trays present impeding inspection of certain components.

Nearside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 76,096 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2016 76,068 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 73,063 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 67,240 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 62,926 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2013 62,926 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 58,442 miles

OFFSIDE REAR DRIVE SHAFT OUTER GAITER SPLIT

Fail 8 Mar 2012 58,442 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

OFFSIDE REAR DRIVE SHAFT OUTER GAITER SPLIT

Pass 8 Mar 2011 54,201 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 49,793 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)

both front tyres wearing low on inner edges

r/n/s tyre wearing low on inner edge

Fail 9 Mar 2010 49,793 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

both front tyres wearing low on inner edges

r/n/s tyre wearing low on inner edge

Pass 21 Oct 2008 44,082 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 38,790 miles

both front tyres slightly worn on inner and outer edges

Fail 19 Oct 2007 38,790 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

both front tyres slightly worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 20 Oct 2006 33,198 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2006 33,198 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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)

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 DXC is a 2003 Porsche Boxster in Black with a 3,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WX53 DXC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WX53 DXC registered?

WX53 DXC is a 2003 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 22 October 2003.

Is WX53 DXC safe to buy?

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