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YJ53 ZJY

2003 Porsche Boxster

Grey Petrol 2700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

111,199 mi
Last recorded111,199 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Porsche Boxster58,432 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ53 ZJY
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,700cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 111,199 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexi hose to caliper corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear rotational noise from brake

Fail 21 Mar 2026 111,193 miles

Emissions unable to be completed test stopped as coolant leaking (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexi hose to caliper corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear rotational noise from brake

Pass 1 May 2025 108,056 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2024 104,185 miles

under trays fitted blocking view of some components

Pass 22 Sep 2022 103,878 miles

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))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 102,893 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2021 102,893 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front too rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 101,932 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 100,754 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 96,464 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 90,927 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2017 89,609 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front and rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 87,410 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

brake warning lamp on

Pass 24 Jun 2015 85,664 miles

fuel cap sealing washer slightly deteriorated

Fail 23 Jun 2015 85,664 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

fuel cap sealing washer slightly deteriorated

Pass 24 Jun 2014 82,661 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 80,703 miles

Both front tyres perishing

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Rear exhaust clamps missing or with corroded bolts

Fail 19 Jun 2013 80,669 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Both front tyres perishing

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Rear exhaust clamps missing or with corroded bolts

Pass 25 Jun 2012 78,042 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 74,792 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2011 74,792 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2010 69,222 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2010 69,220 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 May 2009 60,770 miles
Fail 13 May 2009 60,770 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 16 Nov 2007 49,310 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 16 Nov 2007 49,310 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 39,098 miles

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 ZJY is a 2003 Porsche Boxster in Grey with a 2,700cc 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 YJ53 ZJY, 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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YJ53 ZJY is a 2003 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 3 November 2003.

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