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FJ04 DLX

2004 Porsche Boxster

Black Petrol 3179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

120,466 mi
Last recorded120,466 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2019
Typical for 2004 Porsche Boxster55,920 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ04 DLX
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,179cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2019 120,466 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 119,785 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

all 4 brake discs slightly corroded

both rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 9 Jan 2017 117,532 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 112,021 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 110,301 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 104,193 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2012 97,699 miles

rear discs worn

Fail 17 Dec 2012 97,696 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

rear discs worn

Pass 7 Dec 2011 89,896 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2011 89,896 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 80,014 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Apr 2011 80,014 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Fail 11 May 2010 80,825 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 May 2010 80,825 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 72,198 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 22 Jul 2009 72,198 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 2 May 2008 57,951 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 47,548 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)

front and rear brake discs slightly pitted

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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FJ04 DLX is a 2004 Porsche Boxster in Black with a 3,179cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 FJ04 DLX, 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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FJ04 DLX is a 2004 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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