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GBLX53GBY

PORSCHE BOXSTER

2003 · BLUE · PETROL · 134,291 mi

● Taxed · due 2027-06-01● MOT Valid · exp 2026-11-26● ULEZ Non-Compliant
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Poor condition28 MOT tests · 18 passed

MOT History — 28 tests · 18 passed · 10 failed

PASS27 November 2025
134,291 mi
  • ADVISORYRear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASS2 July 2024
134,216 mi
  • ADVISORYOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
FAIL26 June 2024
134,211 mi
  • ADVISORYOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • MAJORFront Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • DANGEROUSOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • MAJORNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  • MAJOROffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
PASS22 February 2023
133,174 mi
  • MINOROffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear Light lense cracked
  • ADVISORYOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
FAIL21 February 2023
133,174 mi
  • MINOROffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear Light lense cracked
  • MAJORNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  • MAJOROffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  • ADVISORYOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
PASS11 October 2021
131,932 mi
  • ADVISORYFront Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both front shocks (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • ADVISORYRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears (1.1.11 (c))
FAIL7 October 2021
131,928 mi
  • ADVISORYFront Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both front shocks (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • ADVISORYRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears (1.1.11 (c))
  • MAJORParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
PASS7 October 2020
130,050 mi
FAIL1 October 2020
130,023 mi
  • DANGEROUSNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
PASS3 October 2019
129,439 mi
  • MINOROffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
PASS31 July 2018
128,842 mi
  • ADVISORYOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear Nail in tyre
FAIL24 July 2018
128,842 mi
  • MAJORRoad wheel fixing missing All 4 road wheels (5.2.1 (a) (i))
  • MAJORNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
  • MINOROffside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
  • ADVISORYOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear Nail in tyre
PASS4 August 2017
127,853 mi
  • ADVISORYOil leak
PASS22 July 2016
127,312 mi
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit lower inner edge (4.1.E.1)
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit lower inner edge (4.1.E.1)
  • ADVISORYengine oil leak
PASS4 August 2015
121,928 mi
FAIL4 August 2015
121,928 mi
  • PRSRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
FAIL30 June 2015
121,904 mi
  • FAILSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
PASS17 June 2014
113,619 mi
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  • ADVISORYBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  • USER ENTEREDfuel cap seal perishing
FAIL17 June 2014
113,619 mi
  • PRSNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
  • PRSOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
  • PRSNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
  • PRSOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  • ADVISORYBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  • USER ENTEREDfuel cap seal perishing
PASS1 May 2013
2,232 mi
  • ADVISORYNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  • ADVISORYOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
FAIL29 April 2013
2,230 mi
  • FAILNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
  • FAILNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
  • FAILNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
  • FAILNearside Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)
  • FAILNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
  • FAILOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
  • FAILFront Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
  • FAILExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
  • FAILNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
  • ADVISORYNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  • ADVISORYOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  • ADVISORYParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
  • USER ENTEREDBrake pad warning lamp illuminated
PASS26 April 2012
95,073 mi
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  • USER ENTEREDFront number plate slightly insecure
  • USER ENTEREDFuel cap seal deteriorating
  • USER ENTEREDclutch defective
  • USER ENTEREDBoth front brake discs worn
  • USER ENTEREDBoth rear brake discs worn and corroded
  • USER ENTEREDNail in offside rear tyre
  • USER ENTEREDnearside front tyre tread wearing on the inner and outer edges
  • USER ENTEREDoffside tyre tread wearing on the outer edge
  • USER ENTEREDoffside headlight aim on the highest limit
FAIL26 April 2012
95,072 mi
  • FAILNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
  • FAILBody has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  • USER ENTEREDFront number plate slightly insecure
  • USER ENTEREDFuel cap seal deteriorating
  • USER ENTEREDclutch defective
  • USER ENTEREDBoth front brake discs worn
  • USER ENTEREDBoth rear brake discs worn and corroded
  • USER ENTEREDNail in offside rear tyre
  • USER ENTEREDnearside front tyre tread wearing on the inner and outer edges
  • USER ENTEREDoffside tyre tread wearing on the outer edge
  • USER ENTEREDoffside headlight aim on the highest limit
PASS30 April 2011
79,841 mi
PASS23 November 2009
64,359 mi
PASS20 November 2008
57,341 mi
PASS15 November 2007
45,358 mi
PASS19 October 2006
34,794 mi

Vehicle Details DVLA

Make
PORSCHE
Model
BOXSTER
Colour
BLUE
Fuel type
PETROL
Engine
3,200 cc
Year
2003
First registered
2003-11
CO₂ emissions
255 g/km
Tax due
2027-06-01
MOT expiry
2026-11-26
Recorded mileage
134,291 mi

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