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F8 JTF

2004 Porsche Boxster

Black Petrol 3200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

108,197 mi
Last recorded108,197 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Porsche Boxster55,920 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF8 JTF
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 108,197 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2026 108,189 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From Flexi Hose To Caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 9 Jan 2026 108,184 miles

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded To Flexi Hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Both Rear Box Joining Clamps Corroded Away (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From Flexi Hose To Caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Aug 2024 104,075 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2023 100,282 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2023 100,281 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 100,281 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 98,715 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 93,367 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2014 93,367 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2014 90,246 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 6 Feb 2014 90,246 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 30 Jan 2014 90,236 miles

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2013 84,275 miles

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

Nearside rear inner cv gaiter split

Offside rear outer and inner cv gaiter split

Fail 11 Jul 2013 84,275 miles

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

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

Nearside rear inner cv gaiter split

Offside rear outer and inner cv gaiter split

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 24 May 2012 64,656 miles
Fail 24 May 2012 64,656 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 May 2011 62,787 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside headlamp not showing clear beam image but not likley to dazzle other road users

Nearside rear drive shaft outer gaiter split

Offside front tyre has slight cracks

Pass 10 Mar 2010 57,672 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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 27 Jan 2009 53,817 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 48,899 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 38,500 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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F8 JTF is a 2004 Porsche Boxster in Black with a 3,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 F8 JTF, 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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F8 JTF is a 2004 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 27 January 2004.

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