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C12 ETS

2004 Porsche Boxster

Blue Petrol 3179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

89,009 mi
Last recorded89,009 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Porsche Boxster55,920 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC12 ETS
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,179cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 89,009 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2024 86,368 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2024 84,657 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2022 83,237 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 80,385 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2020 78,243 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 May 2019 75,579 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 71,274 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 69,156 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 65,984 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 63,121 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Aug 2014 59,091 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 56,348 miles

Rear exhaust clamps missing

Pass 27 Feb 2013 50,777 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 49,785 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 8 Jun 2011 48,690 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 47,412 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 44,339 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 8 May 2009 44,253 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 May 2008 40,587 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2007 33,510 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2007 33,503 miles

Offside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nail in front tyre

Offside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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C12 ETS is a 2004 Porsche Boxster in Blue with a 3,179cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 C12 ETS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C12 ETS registered?

C12 ETS is a 2004 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 12 May 2004.

Is C12 ETS safe to buy?

The MOT history for C12 ETS shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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