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G16 ARB

2004 Porsche Boxster

Grey Petrol 3200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

85,548 mi
Last recorded85,548 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Porsche Boxster55,920 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG16 ARB
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 85,548 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 14 Nov 2024 84,775 miles

Both front screen washer jets weak but still providing sufficient fluid to screen

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

Fuel filler cap seal perished

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn/stepped inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to limit - 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 14 Nov 2024 84,775 miles

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

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

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

Both front screen washer jets weak but still providing sufficient fluid to screen

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases N/S rear cat. (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel filler cap seal perished

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn/stepped inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to limit - 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2023 83,982 miles

Fuel cap seal pershing

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

Nearside Headlight lens cloudy

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Headlight lens cloudy

Windscreen washers weak nearside and offside

Fail 14 Nov 2023 83,982 miles

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

Exhaust silencer slightly loose Nearside and offside clamps missing and bolts missing out of sleeve (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fuel cap seal pershing

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

Nearside Headlight lens cloudy

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Headlight lens cloudy

Windscreen washers weak nearside and offside

Pass 9 Nov 2022 82,535 miles

exhaust system deteriorating

parking brake performance only just met requirements may need adjustment or repair

Fail 9 Nov 2022 82,535 miles

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

exhaust system deteriorating

parking brake performance only just met requirements may need adjustment or repair

Pass 20 Oct 2021 80,478 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 78,729 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking inner sidewall beyond service requirements (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2019 75,902 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 73,653 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2018 73,653 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 71,828 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% 1 of 7 not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 26 Sep 2017 71,828 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% 1 of 7 not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2016 70,466 miles

Front brake discs worn

Front shock absorbers rusted

Pass 21 Aug 2015 66,384 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2014 62,132 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 60,759 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 13 Mar 2012 59,926 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 9 Feb 2011 57,334 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 49,318 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2010 49,317 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2009 39,917 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 27,975 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 18,293 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 May 2007 18,293 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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G16 ARB is a 2004 Porsche Boxster in Grey with a 3,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 G16 ARB, 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 G16 ARB registered?

G16 ARB is a 2004 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 21 May 2004.

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