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YJ53 JFV

2003 Porsche Boxster

Silver Petrol 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

135,230 mi
Last recorded135,230 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2023
Typical for 2003 Porsche Boxster58,432 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2023 135,230 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2022 135,229 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside outer sill corroded

Fail 9 Dec 2022 135,213 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure Rubbing on the wheel (1.1.15 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside outer sill corroded

Pass 21 Dec 2020 130,343 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2019 124,983 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 116,381 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 109,141 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 98,872 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 88,198 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn out (inner)

Nearside nail in the tyre

Offside Front worn out (inner)

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

Fail 16 Oct 2015 88,195 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front tyre worn out (inner)

Nearside nail in the tyre

Offside Front worn out (inner)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2014 78,840 miles

EML ON

Pass 15 Nov 2013 70,180 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2013 70,179 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2012 62,084 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Nov 2011 52,728 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2011 52,707 miles

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Nov 2010 43,601 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 34,230 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2009 34,230 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Dec 2008 26,484 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 22,180 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2007 22,178 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2006 14,390 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)

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 JFV is a 2003 Porsche Boxster in Silver with a 3,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 YJ53 JFV, 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 YJ53 JFV registered?

YJ53 JFV is a 2003 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 22 October 2003.

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