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A2 FTD

2004 Porsche Boxster

Black Petrol 3200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

72,629 mi
Last recorded72,629 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Porsche Boxster55,920 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA2 FTD
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2026 72,629 miles

Fuel cap seal cracking

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2024 72,280 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2023 72,075 miles

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

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced high level partially working (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2023 72,062 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both smearing driver front is slightly juddering (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

fuel cap seal cracking

undertray and covers fitted

Pass 4 Oct 2022 71,252 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2022 71,251 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2021 69,597 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 67,812 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2020 67,812 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 64,940 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2019 64,940 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Feb 2018 61,204 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2018 61,204 miles

Side repeater incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

coil spring broken both front (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Feb 2017 58,613 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2017 58,613 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e) DANGEROUS

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jan 2016 54,748 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2016 54,748 miles

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

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 51,062 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jan 2014 45,807 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2014 45,807 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

brakes req service

Pass 4 Jan 2013 39,764 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2011 34,827 miles

rear tyres wearing on outer edge

Fail 27 Oct 2011 34,827 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

rear tyres wearing on outer edge

Pass 5 Jan 2011 30,761 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 24,615 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2008 20,264 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Dec 2008 20,264 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 13,620 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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A2 FTD is a 2004 Porsche Boxster in Black with a 3,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 A2 FTD, 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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A2 FTD is a 2004 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 12 January 2004.

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