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BD04 BDO

2004 Porsche Boxster

Silver Petrol 3179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

87,828 mi
Last recorded87,828 miles
Recorded on23 May 2025
Typical for 2004 Porsche Boxster55,920 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD04 BDO
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,179cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 May 2025 87,828 miles
Pass 21 May 2024 84,620 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2024 84,620 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 25 May 2023 80,626 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2022 79,868 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2021 78,738 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2021 78,738 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2019 75,585 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2019 75,578 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 68,527 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2018 68,527 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2017 61,931 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 57,854 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 54,720 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 54,343 miles

Oil leak

Pass 22 Jun 2012 53,811 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 52,391 miles

slight oil leak from engine

Pass 12 Jul 2010 50,733 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2009 47,015 miles

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

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 14 Jul 2009 47,015 miles

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 30 Jun 2008 36,227 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 25,442 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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BD04 BDO is a 2004 Porsche Boxster in Silver with a 3,179cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 BD04 BDO, 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 BD04 BDO registered?

BD04 BDO is a 2004 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 1 July 2004.

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