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EU04 HWS

2004 Porsche Boxster

Silver Petrol 2687cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

72,976 mi
Last recorded72,976 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2025
Typical for 2004 Porsche Boxster55,920 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU04 HWS
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,687cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2025 72,976 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2024 72,466 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2023 72,441 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure Clamps missing (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam Both sides (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm And nearside rear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2022 68,871 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 66,825 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2019 65,292 miles

all exhaust fixings heavily corroded.

rear brakes corroded.

Fail 23 Dec 2019 65,292 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

all exhaust fixings heavily corroded.

rear brakes corroded.

Pass 11 Apr 2018 61,259 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 58,393 miles

Front O/S & N/S wipers poor to clear screen

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin O/S & N/S (3.5.1g)

Rear Inner O/S & N/S drive shaft gaitors throwing grease onto exhaust

Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S & N/S (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2016 55,829 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 30 Mar 2015 52,944 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

ns outer sill damage

rear tyres wear on edge

Pass 10 Apr 2014 50,727 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 3 Apr 2013 48,438 miles

Oil leak

Pass 21 Mar 2012 42,518 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 21 Mar 2012 42,518 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 37,747 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2011 37,747 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Mar 2010 34,530 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 29,826 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 23,952 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 18,053 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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EU04 HWS is a 2004 Porsche Boxster in Silver with a 2,687cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 2004 Porsche Boxster models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.0% with a typical mileage of 55,920 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 EU04 HWS, 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 EU04 HWS registered?

EU04 HWS is a 2004 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 2 March 2004.

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