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GX04 NLD

2004 Porsche Boxster

Black Petrol 3179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,076 mi
Last recorded91,076 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2015
Typical for 2004 Porsche Boxster55,920 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX04 NLD
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,179cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2015 91,076 miles

Car wet for inspection

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Apr 2014 53,760 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres are worn smooth on inner edges and have cuts in the tread, not deep enough to reach cordes at time of test

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

Fail 2 Apr 2014 53,760 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres are worn smooth on inner edges and have cuts in the tread, not deep enough to reach cordes at time of test

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

Fail 6 Jun 2013 50,666 miles

All brake discs,inner surfaces are corroded.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel cap sealing ring is cracked and is a borderline pass.

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate is slightly deteriorated.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jun 2013 50,666 miles

All brake discs,inner surfaces are corroded.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel cap sealing ring is cracked and is a borderline pass.

Rear registration plate is slightly deteriorated.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Feb 2012 47,017 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front brake disc,inner surface is corroded.

Pass 7 Feb 2012 47,017 miles

Offside front brake disc,inner surface is corroded.

Pass 23 Aug 2010 40,306 miles

mix match of tyres are fitted to the vehicle

Pass 18 Jun 2009 33,387 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2009 33,387 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Jun 2008 25,658 miles

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 20 Jun 2007 19,122 miles

Brake discs slightly pitted

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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GX04 NLD is a 2004 Porsche Boxster in Black with a 3,179cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GX04 NLD, 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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GX04 NLD is a 2004 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 16 June 2004.

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