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FA04 SVP

2004 Porsche Boxster

Grey Petrol 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

137,048 mi
Last recorded137,048 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2021
Typical for 2004 Porsche Boxster55,920 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA04 SVP
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2021 137,048 miles

Accelerator pedal loose

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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))

Fail 12 Mar 2021 137,046 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Accelerator pedal loose

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 27 Jan 2020 134,326 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2020 134,326 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 17 Jan 2019 129,941 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From flexi hose to the caliper. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall perished and wearing on the inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From flexi hose to the caliper. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Jan 2019 129,901 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From flexi hose to the caliper. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall perished and wearing on the inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From flexi hose to the caliper. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jan 2018 125,077 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)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

engine light on

Pass 10 Nov 2016 120,886 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2016 120,842 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened braking face (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened braking face (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2015 115,200 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 108,380 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2013 102,065 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2013 102,065 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Oct 2012 95,401 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

rear tyres wearing on inside edges

Pass 15 Oct 2011 90,324 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2010 84,534 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 77,672 miles

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)

Pass 2 Oct 2008 68,856 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 50,569 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)

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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FA04 SVP is a 2004 Porsche Boxster in Grey with a 3,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 FA04 SVP, 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 FA04 SVP registered?

FA04 SVP is a 2004 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 20 April 2004.

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