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BX57 ERX

2008 Porsche Boxster

Grey Petrol 2687cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

152,194 mi
Last recorded152,194 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Porsche Boxster43,747 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX57 ERX
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,687cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 152,194 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2025 148,887 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Mar 2025 148,860 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2024 143,716 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2023 139,201 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2022 134,922 miles

Nearside Front Nearside front tyre perishing/cracking.

Offside Front Offside front tyre perishing/cracking.

Pass 10 Mar 2021 131,537 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

Fail 27 Feb 2021 131,479 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Feb 2020 126,874 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2019 120,384 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2019 120,183 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Feb 2018 111,443 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 16 May 2017 109,954 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 104,183 miles
Fail 11 May 2016 103,862 miles

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit cracking too (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 18 May 2015 94,814 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 85,524 miles

Fuel tank cap seal is perished

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

Nearside rear tyre has a Deep cut present in tread on inner shoulder

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

Pass 21 May 2013 76,547 miles

Exhaust tailpipe clamp starting to split.

Pass 16 May 2012 61,033 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 43,919 miles

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

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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BX57 ERX is a 2008 Porsche Boxster in Grey with a 2,687cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2008 Porsche Boxster models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.3% with a typical mileage of 43,747 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 BX57 ERX, 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 18 years old, this Porsche Boxster is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BX57 ERX registered?

BX57 ERX is a 2008 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 21 June 2008.

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