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J5 BXA

2004 Porsche Boxster

Black Petrol 2700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

103,263 mi
Last recorded103,263 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Porsche Boxster55,920 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ5 BXA
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,700cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 103,263 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust clamp snapped due to corrosion however not causing an exhaust leak.

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

Pass 26 Nov 2024 95,669 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2023 91,907 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Dec 2023 91,898 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Dec 2022 89,098 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 84,219 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 81,158 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both started to crack in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 79,362 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2019 79,334 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))

Pass 2 May 2018 76,062 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2017 71,411 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 69,060 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2016 69,034 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2015 64,583 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2014 58,387 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 53,808 miles

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

exhaust slightly ditiriorating

Pass 9 Mar 2012 48,323 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 16 Mar 2011 41,963 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 41,881 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 40,445 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 40,271 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2007 37,748 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2007 37,748 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 26 Oct 2006 31,298 miles

slight wear inner edge o/s/f tyre

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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J5 BXA is a 2004 Porsche Boxster in Black with a 2,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 J5 BXA, 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 J5 BXA registered?

J5 BXA is a 2004 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 20 May 2004.

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