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J40 MKS

2004 Porsche Boxster

Silver Petrol 3179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

44,354 mi
Last recorded44,354 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Porsche Boxster55,920 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ40 MKS
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,179cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 44,354 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Apr 2025 41,110 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024 40,712 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2024 40,711 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2022 40,680 miles

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

both front tyres are on 3mm

Pass 22 Sep 2021 40,664 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 40,593 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2020 40,591 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 May 2019 40,465 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front discs extremely corroded on inner faces. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fronts 225/40/ZR18. Both 5mm. Rears 265/35/ZR18. O/S 3mm. N/S 2mm.

Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Pass 17 May 2018 39,846 miles

225/40/ZR18. Both 4mm. 265/35/ZR18. Both 3mm.

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs corroded on inner surfaces. (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 May 2017 39,294 miles

Fronts 5mm 225/40/ZR18. Rears 3mm 265/35/ZR18.

Pass 19 May 2016 38,789 miles

225/40/ZR18 Front both 5mm.

265/35/ZR18. Rear both 3mm.

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

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

Pass 9 May 2015 37,831 miles

225/40/ZR18. O/S 5 N/S 5mm. 265/35/ZR18. O/S 4 N/S 3mm.

Pass 17 May 2014 37,118 miles

Both front discs corroded

TYRES; front 224/40 R 18 bothh at 3mm Rear 365/35 R 18 both at 4mm

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 May 2013 36,254 miles
Pass 26 May 2012 35,343 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 May 2011 29,902 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 22,361 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 15,748 miles
Pass 24 May 2008 10,227 miles

offside rear tyre tread depth 3 mm approx.nearside rear tyre tread depth 4 mm approx both tyres worn on inner edges.

Pass 9 Jun 2007 4,434 miles

light surface corrosion on inner brake disc surface.

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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J40 MKS is a 2004 Porsche Boxster in Silver with a 3,179cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 J40 MKS, 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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J40 MKS is a 2004 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 21 June 2004.

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