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AE04 TUP

2004 Porsche Boxster

Silver Petrol 3179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

78,165 mi
Last recorded78,165 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2019
Typical for 2004 Porsche Boxster55,920 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE04 TUP
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,179cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2019 78,165 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 75,978 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2017 74,892 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 70,600 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2016 70,600 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam Both (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2015 62,832 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front wipers deteriorated

oil level low

Fail 17 Mar 2014 45,008 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 45,008 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 44,102 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 43,300 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 67,584 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2011 67,584 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Aug 2010 41,463 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 27 Aug 2009 39,255 miles

Amber headlamp bulbs fitted to vehicle

Floor pan slightly dented at rear of vehicle

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Fail 27 Aug 2009 39,255 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Amber headlamp bulbs fitted to vehicle

Floor pan slightly dented at rear of vehicle

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Fail 24 Aug 2009 39,228 miles

Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

both sides front anti roll bar drop linkages bent

front tyres very badly worn!

offside rear tyre wearing

slight imbalance and variation front brakes

Pass 19 Aug 2008 34,750 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

airbag light on

floor pan damaged

passenger airbag missing

Fail 19 Aug 2008 34,742 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e) DANGEROUS

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

airbag light on

floor pan damaged

passenger airbag missing

Pass 28 Apr 2007 29,859 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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AE04 TUP is a 2004 Porsche Boxster in Silver with a 3,179cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 AE04 TUP, 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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AE04 TUP is a 2004 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 20 May 2004.

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