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FJ04 EAW

2004 Porsche Boxster

Grey Petrol 2700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

88,348 mi
Last recorded88,348 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Porsche Boxster55,920 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ04 EAW
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,700cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 88,348 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2025 88,347 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam bothsides (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam bothsides (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Position lamp not working bothsides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2024 87,284 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2024 87,284 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2023 86,310 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 86,013 miles

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

engine and underbody covers fitted

Fail 4 May 2022 86,013 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

engine and underbody covers fitted

Pass 10 Mar 2021 84,722 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 82,194 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Mar 2020 82,194 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 74,669 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 67,920 miles

exhaust flange nuts corroded away

Fail 29 Jan 2018 67,770 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

exhaust flange nuts corroded away

Pass 6 Feb 2017 61,433 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)

Pass 5 Feb 2016 54,403 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2016 54,403 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 14 Jan 2015 47,619 miles

bearside front tyre wearing on inner edge and outer

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 6 Jan 2014 40,652 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 38,940 miles

Coolant leak

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Mar 2012 37,480 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Mar 2011 34,715 miles

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

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 15 Sep 2009 32,276 miles

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

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 brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Jul 2008 29,666 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2008 29,653 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 20 Mar 2007 22,431 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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FJ04 EAW is a 2004 Porsche Boxster in Grey with a 2,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 EAW, 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 FJ04 EAW registered?

FJ04 EAW is a 2004 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 7 April 2004.

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