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BU04 NAE

2004 Porsche Boxster

Blue Petrol 2700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

65,258 mi
Last recorded65,258 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Porsche Boxster55,920 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU04 NAE
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,700cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 65,258 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2024 63,816 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2023 63,437 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2022 63,241 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective x2 (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 62,712 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread low , inner edge worn and tyre over 10 yrs old (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread low , inner edge worn and tyre 10 yrs old (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread low , inner edge worn and tyre over 10 yrs old (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread low , inner edge worn and tyre 10 yrs old (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 62,100 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 61,501 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

oil leaks

rear brake discs worn and rusty

Pass 14 Sep 2018 59,526 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2017 58,755 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner shoulders.

Nearside rear tyre perishing.

Pass 17 Sep 2016 58,029 miles

Both front tyres worn inner edges.

Engine covers / under trays fitted.

Pass 24 Aug 2015 56,454 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Sep 2014

nearside rear tyre has uneven wear

Pass 14 Sep 2013 53,623 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 51,708 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 51,705 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2012 51,644 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2011 48,756 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2010 47,254 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 45,869 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2008 43,249 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2008 43,249 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Undertray fitted

Pass 16 Apr 2007 33,751 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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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BU04 NAE is a 2004 Porsche Boxster in Blue with a 2,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 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 BU04 NAE, 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 BU04 NAE registered?

BU04 NAE is a 2004 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 30 April 2004.

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