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AE04 ZFX

2004 Porsche Boxster

Grey Petrol 2700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

108,221 mi
Last recorded108,221 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Porsche Boxster55,920 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE04 ZFX
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,700cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 108,221 miles

park brake almost at full travel

Fail 15 Oct 2025 108,221 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

park brake almost at full travel

Pass 18 Oct 2024 104,452 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2023 96,653 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2023 96,653 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 88,052 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2022 87,463 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 86,930 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 83,331 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2020 83,328 miles

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 74,226 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Aug 2019 74,200 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 58,504 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2016 53,104 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2016 53,008 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front 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 30 Sep 2015 49,306 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2015 49,286 miles

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 10 Feb 2015 47,109 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 47,109 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 46,758 miles
Fail 23 May 2014 46,758 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2013 44,823 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 40,882 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Aug 2011 36,443 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 36,443 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2010 32,414 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 26,814 miles

Both front tyres cracking inbetween tread.

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

Fail 29 Aug 2009 26,814 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Both front tyres cracking inbetween tread.

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 19 Jul 2008 21,865 miles

n/s/f tyre tread 0mm on inner band.

n/s/r tyre splitting in tread pattern.

o/s/f tyre tread 0mm on inner band.

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 ZFX is a 2004 Porsche Boxster in Grey with a 2,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 AE04 ZFX, 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 ZFX is a 2004 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 23 July 2004.

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