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AL04 BOX

2004 Porsche Boxster

Black Petrol 2700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

45,366 mi
Last recorded45,366 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Porsche Boxster55,920 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAL04 BOX
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,700cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 45,366 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2024 44,763 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2023 43,691 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 43,239 miles

Front Both front strut casing corroded.

Pass 23 Sep 2021 42,606 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 42,168 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN BADLY. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 41,409 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 38,905 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2017 38,602 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2017 38,602 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 38,402 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2015 38,174 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 37,731 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2014 37,726 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2013 37,644 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2013 37,644 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Pass 27 Jan 2012 37,233 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 36,211 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 34,972 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Jan 2009 31,823 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

rear discs slightly pitted

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 15 Jul 2008 29,300 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 26 Jun 2007 22,511 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 21,590 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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AL04 BOX is a 2004 Porsche Boxster in Black with a 2,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AL04 BOX, 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 AL04 BOX registered?

AL04 BOX is a 2004 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 1 April 2004.

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