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G4 YUM

2004 Porsche Boxster

Red Petrol 2700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

22,793 mi
Last recorded22,793 miles
Recorded on17 May 2023
Typical for 2004 Porsche Boxster55,920 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG4 YUM
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,700cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 May 2023 22,793 miles
Fail 15 May 2023 22,792 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2022
Fail 24 Mar 2022

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 127,230 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 121,543 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2020 121,543 miles

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))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jul 2018 118,177 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2017 115,331 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 112,341 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 109,778 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 108,771 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2014 108,762 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2012 108,606 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2012 108,606 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Nov 2011 84,700 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

rear brake disc bad surface corrosion

Pass 7 Nov 2011 84,700 miles

rear brake disc bad surface corrosion

Pass 24 Nov 2010 69,270 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 18 Nov 2010 68,578 miles

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

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 26 Nov 2009 47,463 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 42,534 miles

Offside front very slight play in shockabsorber valve

Pass 25 Mar 2008 35,120 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 27,459 miles

Both front tyres have uneven wear and are close to the legal limit

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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G4 YUM is a 2004 Porsche Boxster in Red with a 2,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 G4 YUM, 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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G4 YUM is a 2004 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 11 March 2004.

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