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A12 TEX

2004 Porsche Boxster

Blue Petrol 2700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

83,989 mi
Last recorded83,989 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2019
Typical for 2004 Porsche Boxster55,920 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 TEX
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,700cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2019 83,989 miles

Nearside Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Side Repeater Slightly White

Fail 16 Mar 2019 83,989 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits Too High (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Side Repeater Slightly White

Pass 29 Mar 2018 79,042 miles

Exhaust clamps missing

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joints (7.1.2)

Front tyres worn to 3mm

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

Offside front tyre sidewall deteriorated

Fail 20 Mar 2018 79,037 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to nearside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to offside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust clamps missing

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joints (7.1.2)

Front tyres worn to 3mm

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

Offside front tyre sidewall deteriorated

Pass 13 Mar 2017 75,819 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2016 69,502 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Apr 2016 69,502 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2015 64,347 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2014 60,644 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 May 2013 59,664 miles

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

rear brake discs pitted and corroded

Pass 18 May 2012 57,725 miles

Nail in rear tyre

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

both rear brake discs corroded inner face

Pass 24 May 2011 51,891 miles
Fail 13 May 2011 51,851 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 May 2010 46,627 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 40,459 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 33,481 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2007 26,731 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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A12 TEX is a 2004 Porsche Boxster in Blue with a 2,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2004 Porsche Boxster models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.0% with a typical mileage of 55,920 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 A12 TEX, 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 22 years old, this Porsche Boxster is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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A12 TEX is a 2004 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 12 May 2004.

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