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BL53 EKB

2003 Porsche Boxster

Silver Petrol 3200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

59,004 mi
Last recorded59,004 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Porsche Boxster58,432 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL53 EKB
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 59,004 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside and offside (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cracking 225/40 18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also on 3.5mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2025 57,813 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside and offside (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also slight cracking 225/40 18 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking , also tread on 4mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2024 55,792 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side/inner . (1.1.14 (a) (i))

product on both head lights lens /converter mask .

Pass 6 Jan 2023 53,237 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside and offside (4.1.4 (b))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 52,095 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside,inner side of discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside and offside (4.1.4 (b))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2022 52,082 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside,inner side of discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside and offside (4.1.4 (b))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 50,823 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2020 50,818 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower arm ball joint on hub (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

exhaust corroded

Pass 9 Jan 2020 46,947 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2019 46,938 miles

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 31 Dec 2018 44,425 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2017 41,968 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2017 39,584 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2015 37,975 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2014 36,627 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 28 Dec 2013 35,807 miles

Front brake discs pitted on inside

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Dec 2013 35,807 miles

Front brake discs pitted on inside

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 31 Dec 2012 35,135 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2011 34,711 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2010 33,569 miles

Front brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 28 Nov 2009 33,092 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Dec 2008 32,395 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Dec 2007 31,370 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Nov 2006 25,529 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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BL53 EKB is a 2003 Porsche Boxster in Silver with a 3,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 BL53 EKB, 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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BL53 EKB is a 2003 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 23 November 2003.

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