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YJ53 JBU

2003 Porsche Boxster

Silver Petrol 3200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

25,814 mi
Last recorded25,814 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Porsche Boxster58,432 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ53 JBU
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 25,814 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2024 25,616 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2023 25,429 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 25,223 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 25,146 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 24,930 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 24,758 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 24,589 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 24,357 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 23,923 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 23,381 miles

both rear tyres wearing inner edges

engine covers fitted obscuring some under bonnet components

nearside front brake pipe slightly corroded

oil leak

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Sep 2014 23,016 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 22,880 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Sep 2012 22,077 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2011 21,411 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2010 20,242 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Sep 2009 18,875 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Sep 2008 16,566 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 14,628 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2006 12,326 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2006 12,262 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 13 Sep 2006 12,208 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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YJ53 JBU is a 2003 Porsche Boxster in Silver with a 3,200cc 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 YJ53 JBU, 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 YJ53 JBU registered?

YJ53 JBU is a 2003 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 20 September 2003.

Is YJ53 JBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YJ53 JBU shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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