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GM04 REN

2009 Porsche Boxster

Silver Petrol 2687cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

79,179 mi
Last recorded79,179 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Porsche Boxster42,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGM04 REN
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,687cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 79,179 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2025 78,762 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Nov 2024 73,010 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2023 66,521 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 59,582 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 58,680 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 57,792 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 56,489 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 51,897 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 49,624 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2018 49,624 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 43,215 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 16 Mar 2016 37,627 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2016 37,627 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Fail 10 Mar 2015 31,488 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 31,488 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 29,995 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 27,195 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 23,026 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2012 16,275 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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GM04 REN is a 2009 Porsche Boxster in Silver with a 2,687cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2009 Porsche Boxster models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.8% with a typical mileage of 42,000 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 GM04 REN, 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 17 years old, this Porsche Boxster is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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GM04 REN is a 2009 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 13 March 2009.

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