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E8 DDS

2004 Porsche Boxster

Silver Petrol 3200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

72,684 mi
Last recorded72,684 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Porsche Boxster55,920 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE8 DDS
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 72,684 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2024 68,610 miles

Nearside Rear 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 9 Aug 2023 66,854 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 63,089 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2021 61,103 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2019 59,970 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner edge wearing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Nov 2018 58,656 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2017 58,101 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2016 57,584 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2015 57,069 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2014 55,579 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2014 55,579 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2013 50,573 miles

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 2 Aug 2012 45,717 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 2 Aug 2012 45,717 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Pass 6 May 2011 38,794 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 32,124 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 27,481 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 May 2009 27,481 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 21,478 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2007 17,951 miles
Fail 23 May 2007 17,947 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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)

Offside 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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E8 DDS is a 2004 Porsche Boxster in Silver with a 3,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 E8 DDS, 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 E8 DDS registered?

E8 DDS is a 2004 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 28 May 2004.

Is E8 DDS safe to buy?

The MOT history for E8 DDS shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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