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E17 MTE

2004 Porsche Boxster

Blue Petrol 3179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

107,518 mi
Last recorded107,518 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Porsche Boxster55,920 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE17 MTE
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,179cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 107,518 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 11 Dec 2025 107,518 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2024 102,423 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2024 102,423 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2024 94,736 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2023 93,583 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Apr 2022 92,810 miles

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Apr 2022 92,794 miles

Brake performance not tested brake fluid leak (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Apr 2021 92,152 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 4 Mar 2020 91,949 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 87,264 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 83,333 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 75,856 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Jan 2016 68,807 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 61,155 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 51,127 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 43,686 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 36,996 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 25,475 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 24,709 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 20,272 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 15,474 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 8,450 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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E17 MTE is a 2004 Porsche Boxster in Blue with a 3,179cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 E17 MTE, 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 E17 MTE registered?

E17 MTE is a 2004 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 1 April 2004.

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