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BX04 VAU

2004 Porsche Boxster

Silver Petrol 2700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

63,453 mi
Last recorded63,453 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Porsche Boxster55,920 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX04 VAU
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,700cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 63,453 miles

Central Rear Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Shoulder cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Apr 2026 63,379 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Rear Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Shoulder cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 May 2025 62,219 miles
Pass 2 May 2024 60,502 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2024 60,492 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Outer Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tread cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1x2 (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2022 58,224 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2020 56,844 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2019 53,501 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2018 49,840 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2018 49,840 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2017 47,343 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2016 44,796 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 41,430 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 37,805 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 34,568 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 14 Feb 2012 32,543 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 29,626 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 25,393 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2009 22,694 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2008 19,032 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 14,774 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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BX04 VAU is a 2004 Porsche Boxster in Silver with a 2,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 BX04 VAU, 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 BX04 VAU registered?

BX04 VAU is a 2004 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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