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GN04 GVW

2004 Porsche Boxster

White Petrol 2700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

88,340 mi
Last recorded88,340 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2022
Typical for 2004 Porsche Boxster55,920 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN04 GVW
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,700cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2022 88,340 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil spring corroded top mount slight play (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 265/35/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamps brackets corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 86,727 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing upper bush corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2019 83,869 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Nail in tyre ()

slight oil leak

Fail 22 Jul 2019 83,867 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Nail in tyre ()

slight oil leak

Pass 29 Jun 2018 81,243 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

fuel cap rubber slight perished

Fail 28 Jun 2018 81,243 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

fuel cap rubber slight perished

Pass 14 Jul 2017 77,271 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Engine light on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Scrapping noise

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Top mount bearing rough

Oil leak Oil seepage on engine ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' Chips on windscreen (8.3.1a)

Fail 13 Jul 2017 77,271 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Engine light on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Scrapping noise

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Top mount bearing rough

Oil leak Oil seepage on engine ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' Chips on windscreen (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 72,643 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 65,863 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r alloy wheel has had a previous welding repair

small nail in o/s/r tyre tread

small stone chip in windscreen

Fail 14 Apr 2015 65,863 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyre wearing unevenly

o/s/r alloy wheel has had a previous welding repair

small nail in o/s/r tyre tread

small stone chip in windscreen

Pass 10 Jul 2014 65,744 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2013 54,244 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2012 46,530 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2012 46,524 miles

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Jul 2011 38,243 miles

rear brake discs corroded/pitted

Pass 22 Jul 2010 30,058 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2010 30,058 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 May 2009 27,634 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 26,722 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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GN04 GVW is a 2004 Porsche Boxster in White with a 2,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 GN04 GVW, 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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GN04 GVW is a 2004 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 30 March 2004.

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