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BU53 LDL

2003 Porsche Boxster

Black Petrol 2700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

70,279 mi
Last recorded70,279 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2023
Typical for 2003 Porsche Boxster58,432 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU53 LDL
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,700cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2023 70,279 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust heatshield insecure

Offside Rear Exhaust heatshield insecure

Fail 18 Apr 2023 70,278 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust heatshield insecure

Offside Rear Exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 6 Apr 2022 69,458 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2021 69,112 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 68,561 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2019 68,551 miles

Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (both front to rear) (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Failed on unable to inspect front luggage compartment

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust clamp bolts (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 67,027 miles

Rear discs have surface rust on inner faces

Fail 21 Aug 2018 67,019 miles

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

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements both (0.1 (d))

Rear discs have surface rust on inner faces

Pass 9 Aug 2017 65,754 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 64,994 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 64,352 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2014 64,181 miles

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

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

parking brake just passed at 17% offside requires attention

Pass 16 Aug 2013 62,991 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear 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)

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

o/s and n/s front tyres starting to crack on side walls

Pass 17 Aug 2012 61,546 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 58,063 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2011 58,060 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Sep 2010 43,966 miles

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

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)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 39,295 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 32,288 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 26,665 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 21,426 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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BU53 LDL is a 2003 Porsche Boxster in Black with a 2,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 BU53 LDL, 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 BU53 LDL registered?

BU53 LDL is a 2003 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is BU53 LDL safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU53 LDL shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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