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BU53 LGN

2003 Porsche Boxster

Blue Petrol 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

43,305 mi
Last recorded43,305 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2022
Typical for 2003 Porsche Boxster58,432 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU53 LGN
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2022 43,305 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 42,124 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 41,381 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Slight play in both front shock absorbers

Pass 28 Aug 2018 40,855 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

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

undertrays fitted obscuring some components under the vehicle

Fail 28 Aug 2018 40,855 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

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

undertrays fitted obscuring some components under the vehicle

Pass 2 Sep 2017 40,062 miles

undertrays fitted obscuring some components under the vehicle

Pass 18 Jun 2016 38,124 miles

under-trays fitted obscuring some components under the vehicle

Pass 6 Mar 2015 33,778 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 27,481 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2013 27,450 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

uneven wear on n/s/r tyre

Pass 27 Aug 2011 26,810 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

both rear tyres bald on inner edges

Fail 27 Aug 2011 26,810 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front tyres worn on edges

both rear tyres bald on inner edges

Pass 15 Jul 2010 24,093 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 22,037 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2009 22,037 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Pass 9 Jun 2008 17,993 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 16,409 miles

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 LGN is a 2003 Porsche Boxster in Blue with a 3,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 BU53 LGN, 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 LGN registered?

BU53 LGN is a 2003 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 25 November 2003.

Is BU53 LGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU53 LGN shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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