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E12 SGB

2004 Porsche Boxster

Black Petrol 2687cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

77,363 mi
Last recorded77,363 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Porsche Boxster55,920 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE12 SGB
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,687cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 77,363 miles
Fail 21 May 2026 77,312 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 2 May 2025 74,977 miles
Pass 17 May 2024 69,156 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2023 62,933 miles
Fail 15 May 2023 62,932 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 May 2022 55,865 miles
Fail 30 May 2022 55,864 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Apr 2021 46,749 miles

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 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside 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))

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Fail 9 Apr 2021 46,536 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

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 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside 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))

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 19 Feb 2020 39,548 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 38,225 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 36,248 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 34,120 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 33,167 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 30,093 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 26,252 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 22,267 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 17,546 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Dec 2011 16,822 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 Dec 2010 15,721 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 14,907 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

cut in n/s/r tyre

Fail 17 Nov 2009 14,907 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

cut in n/s/r tyre

Pass 7 Nov 2008 14,217 miles

Underfloor covers fitted.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Sep 2007 12,875 miles

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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E12 SGB is a 2004 Porsche Boxster in Black with a 2,687cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 E12 SGB, 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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E12 SGB is a 2004 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 6 October 2004.

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