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YJ53 ZLN

2003 Porsche Boxster

Grey Petrol 2700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

79,396 mi
Last recorded79,396 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Porsche Boxster58,432 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 79,396 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four disc corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2024 75,031 miles
Pass 22 May 2023 72,973 miles

All brake disc inner faces corroded

Pass 7 Apr 2022 70,226 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Apr 2022 70,226 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2021 69,801 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 68,528 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2019 63,510 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2018 57,216 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 56,923 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 55,777 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 54,289 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Jan 2014 54,272 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jan 2013 53,620 miles

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

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

exhaust heatsheild unsecured and resting on undertray.

Pass 6 Jan 2012 50,012 miles

front brake pads 70% worn

Pass 14 Jan 2011 44,400 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 41,889 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Nov 2008 37,870 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 31,168 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 23,080 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 ZLN is a 2003 Porsche Boxster in Grey with a 2,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 ZLN, 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 ZLN registered?

YJ53 ZLN is a 2003 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 21 November 2003.

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