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GN04 SCV

2004 Porsche Boxster

Grey Petrol 3200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

79,298 mi
Last recorded79,298 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Porsche Boxster55,920 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN04 SCV
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 79,298 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect BOTH (5.3.2 (d))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 May 2025 76,088 miles

EXHAUST SYSTEM DETO

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

PARK BRAKE EFFORT LOW

Fail 8 May 2025 76,083 miles

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

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

EXHAUST SYSTEM DETO

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

PARK BRAKE EFFORT LOW

Fail 7 May 2025 76,082 miles

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

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

exhaust system deteriorated

park brake effort low

Pass 3 May 2024 73,517 miles

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust deteriorating

Fail 3 May 2024 73,517 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust deteriorating

Pass 26 Apr 2023 71,568 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 70,094 miles
Fail 5 May 2022 70,094 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 21" blade fitted (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Reconnect pipe, may need replacing if problem persists. (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 May 2021 67,786 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 67,567 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2021 67,567 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 May 2019 66,256 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2016 61,524 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2015
Pass 3 Sep 2014 59,648 miles

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

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)

N/S/F Tyrewall Has Severe Cracking

Pass 9 Jul 2013 57,916 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre also has a small groove worn to inner sidewall with no obvios cause

nearside front tyre badly perished/craks to tread area

offside front tyre perished/cracks in tread

Fail 28 Jun 2013 57,889 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

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

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

nearside front tyre also has a small groove worn to inner sidewall with no obvios cause

nearside front tyre badly perished/craks to tread area

offside front tyre perished/cracks in tread

Pass 5 Nov 2012 56,366 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 5 Nov 2012 56,366 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 23 Jun 2011 53,896 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 23 Jun 2011 53,896 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 1 Jun 2010 50,096 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 72,009 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 38,633 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 31,082 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 SCV 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 69.2%.

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 SCV, 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 GN04 SCV registered?

GN04 SCV is a 2004 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 8 April 2004.

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