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A20 EXT

2004 Porsche Boxster

Grey Petrol 2700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

96,836 mi
Last recorded96,836 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2024
Typical for 2004 Porsche Boxster55,920 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA20 EXT
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,700cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2024 96,836 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Apr 2024 96,836 miles

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

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

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam both sides (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2023 93,831 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 93,830 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2021 93,300 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 90,781 miles

Brake pad warning lamp on

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o.s.f and n.s.f brake discs pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened o.s.f and n.s.f struts corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Lower Undertrays fitted

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o.s.r and n.s.r brake discs pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Upper No access to engine bay

Fail 23 Nov 2020 90,781 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Brake pad warning lamp on

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o.s.f and n.s.f brake discs pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened o.s.f and n.s.f struts corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Lower Undertrays fitted

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o.s.r and n.s.r brake discs pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Upper No access to engine bay

Pass 8 Oct 2019 88,873 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 87,293 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 86,384 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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 Oct 2016 85,035 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2016 85,035 miles

Offside Front Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 82,040 miles

brake pad wear indicator warning light on

exhaust clamps corroded

oil leak

Fail 29 Sep 2015 81,986 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

brake pad wear indicator warning light on

exhaust clamps corroded

oil leak

Pass 23 Sep 2014 73,540 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 4 Oct 2013 63,762 miles

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

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

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

brake warning light on

Fail 3 Oct 2013 63,762 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

brake warning light on

Pass 6 Oct 2012 60,188 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 5 Oct 2011 51,487 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)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Sep 2010 39,138 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 31,750 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 29,904 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 22,531 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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A20 EXT is a 2004 Porsche Boxster in Grey with a 2,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 A20 EXT, 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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What year was A20 EXT registered?

A20 EXT is a 2004 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 29 September 2004.

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