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FB04 BCE

2004 Porsche Boxster

Black Petrol 3200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

53,421 mi
Last recorded53,421 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Porsche Boxster55,920 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB04 BCE
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 53,421 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2025 52,752 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts corroded on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears corroded on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both n/s front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Fail 30 Apr 2025 52,752 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts corroded on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears corroded on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both n/s front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 4 May 2024 51,769 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2023 50,901 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

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 25 Feb 2022 49,192 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

reverse lamps not working

Pass 8 Mar 2021 47,213 miles

all four brake discs corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2020 44,669 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 44,458 miles

reverse lamps not working

all brake discs corroded

Fail 16 Feb 2019 44,458 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements incorrect spacing (0.1 (d))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements incorrect spacing (0.1 (d))

all brake discs corroded

reverse lamps not working

Pass 24 Feb 2018 42,892 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. maximum lock out effort (3.7.B.5b)

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

Fail 24 Feb 2018 42,892 miles

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

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. maximum lock out effort (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2017 42,279 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2016 40,802 miles

corrosion to front brake discs.

corrosion to rear brake discs.

rear tyres worn low.

Pass 30 Jan 2015 37,608 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 35,440 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 34,314 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jun 2012 33,628 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 30,702 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 27,830 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 22,512 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 15,979 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 13 Nov 2006 5,631 miles

rear discs slightly rusty advise attension.

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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FB04 BCE is a 2004 Porsche Boxster in Black with a 3,200cc 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 FB04 BCE, 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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FB04 BCE is a 2004 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 28 May 2004.

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