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BL53 ELJ

2004 Porsche Boxster

Grey Petrol 3200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

101,831 mi
Last recorded101,831 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Porsche Boxster55,920 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL53 ELJ
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 101,831 miles
Pass 6 May 2025 101,422 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2024 99,959 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 97,843 miles
Pass 6 May 2022 94,977 miles
Pass 7 May 2021 93,967 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 May 2020 92,042 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 90,638 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2018 88,250 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 86,272 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 85,511 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 80,941 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 73,080 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 67,217 miles
Fail 25 May 2012 60,130 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 25 May 2012 60,130 miles

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 12 Jan 2011 52,435 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)

Fail 12 Jan 2011 52,435 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 13 Jan 2010 46,903 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 41,043 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 33,631 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2007 26,935 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2007 26,935 miles

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

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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BL53 ELJ is a 2004 Porsche Boxster in Grey with a 3,200cc 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 BL53 ELJ, 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 BL53 ELJ registered?

BL53 ELJ is a 2004 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 5 January 2004.

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