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FC04 HMA

2004 Porsche Boxster

Yellow Petrol 3200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

106,053 mi
Last recorded106,053 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Porsche Boxster55,920 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFC04 HMA
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 106,053 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2025 106,041 miles

Emissions unable to be completed ABORTED (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced SILL BEHIND SIDE SKIRT (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced SILL BEHIND SIDE SKIRT (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

SUB FRAME BEEN COVERED IN UNDERSILL

Pass 24 Aug 2024 104,054 miles

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

underside of vehicle is covered in underseal

Pass 24 Nov 2022 94,036 miles

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

Sills have covers obscuring full inspection

Whole exhaust corroded

Fail 22 Nov 2022 94,022 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded from front to rear nearside (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Sills have covers obscuring full inspection

Whole exhaust corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2021 86,418 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 76,394 miles

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

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

Offside Front side light flashing

Fail 18 Aug 2020 76,389 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front side light flashing

Pass 3 Apr 2019 69,486 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2019 69,482 miles

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2018 68,241 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 67,730 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 67,071 miles

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

exhaust corroding(nuts and bolts holding together corroding/thin

Pass 28 Aug 2015 63,747 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 59,255 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2013 54,905 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 27 Aug 2013 54,905 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 24 Aug 2012 50,805 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 46,598 miles

rear tyres wearing low on tread

Pass 23 Aug 2010 41,599 miles

both front tyres starting to weasr on inner edges

Pass 5 Sep 2009 36,334 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2008 28,202 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 23,692 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 18,084 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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FC04 HMA is a 2004 Porsche Boxster in Yellow with a 3,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 FC04 HMA, 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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FC04 HMA is a 2004 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 6 March 2004.

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