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YJ53 ZHW

2003 Porsche Boxster

Silver Petrol 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

42,659 mi
Last recorded42,659 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2011
Typical for 2003 Porsche Boxster58,432 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2011 42,659 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 40,365 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 32,349 miles

o/s/f tyre is starting to deteriorate between tread

Fail 25 Jul 2008 32,349 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s/f tyre is starting to deteriorate between tread

Pass 25 Jul 2007 23,925 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 20,411 miles

All four brake discs scored & corroded (inside)

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 ZHW is a 2003 Porsche Boxster in Silver with a 3,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 ZHW, 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 ZHW registered?

YJ53 ZHW is a 2003 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 10 October 2003.

Is YJ53 ZHW safe to buy?

The MOT history for YJ53 ZHW shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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