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GB04 BOX

2004 Porsche Boxster

Grey Petrol 3179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

108,733 mi
Last recorded108,733 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Porsche Boxster55,920 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGB04 BOX
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,179cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2026 108,733 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2026 108,733 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jul 2025 107,177 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner and outer disc faces corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Front and Rear Shock casings corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 17 Jul 2025 107,177 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner and outer disc faces corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Front and Rear Shock casings corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Jul 2024 106,758 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front brake discs faces corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear brake discs faces corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front underwing brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 29 Jul 2024 106,739 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre tread split down to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front brake discs faces corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear brake discs faces corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front underwing brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing small cracks in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2023 104,220 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front / rear brake discs faces surface rust (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2022 102,234 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear brake discs faces slightly rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 100,517 miles

Exhaust corroded

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 6 Jan 2021 100,512 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Exhaust corroded

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2020 99,432 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 96,313 miles

Undertrays fitted

Pass 20 Dec 2017 90,045 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner edge (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner edge (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Jan 2017 81,309 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 72,746 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 71,762 miles

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

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 8 May 2014 69,592 miles
Fail 7 May 2014 69,592 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Oil leak

Pass 10 May 2013 68,268 miles
Fail 8 May 2013 68,261 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 May 2012 66,555 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 65,014 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 65,014 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 13 May 2010 63,437 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 May 2009 56,730 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 16 May 2008 48,239 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 30,717 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2007 30,717 miles

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

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

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

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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GB04 BOX is a 2004 Porsche Boxster in Grey with a 3,179cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GB04 BOX, 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 GB04 BOX registered?

GB04 BOX is a 2004 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 26 March 2004.

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