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GX04 YHB

2004 Porsche Boxster

Black Petrol 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

122,388 mi
Last recorded122,388 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2025
Typical for 2004 Porsche Boxster55,920 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX04 YHB
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2025 122,388 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2024 121,299 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2023 117,991 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2023 117,985 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2022 107,562 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2022 107,556 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 106,800 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2019 105,006 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2018 101,634 miles

both front shock absorber casings are corroded

front brake discs are badly scored,corroded and pitted on the inside

slight play in the osf anti roll bar drop link ball joint

Pass 14 Oct 2017 98,223 miles

All tyres showing signs of age, cracking between treads

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Nov 2016 94,628 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 91,189 miles

both front to rear brake pipes starting to corrode

nearside front brake pipe corroding

offside front brake pipe corroding

slight blow from exhaust system joints

Pass 28 Aug 2014 85,054 miles

BOTH FRONT AND OFFSIDE REAR TYRES JUST WITHIN LIMITS AT TIME OF TEST

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

Pass 25 Jun 2013 76,085 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2012 65,485 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 64,190 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2011 64,190 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Jun 2010 55,961 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside wiper poor

Pass 12 Jun 2009 44,028 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nail in offside front tyre

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

under body trays fitted

Pass 27 Mar 2008 37,534 miles

CHIP IN WINDSCREEN

SURFACE CORROSION TO BRAKE DISDS,FRONT BRAKE PADS ARE LOW

Fail 25 Mar 2008 37,517 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

CHIP IN WINDSCREEN

SURFACE CORROSION TO BRAKE DISDS,FRONT BRAKE PADS ARE LOW

Pass 20 Mar 2007 32,529 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2007 32,529 miles

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

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

BOTH REAR TYRES ARE ON/NEARING LIMITS

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 YHB is a 2004 Porsche Boxster in Black with a 3,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 YHB, 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 GX04 YHB registered?

GX04 YHB is a 2004 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 26 March 2004.

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