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J6 VPW

2004 Porsche Boxster

Black Petrol 2700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

119,254 mi
Last recorded119,254 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Porsche Boxster55,920 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ6 VPW
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,700cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 119,254 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear caliper short pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 20 Jan 2026 119,254 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear caliper short pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2025 115,729 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2024 112,394 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2023 108,898 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2022 104,189 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 101,844 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2021 101,843 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 100,144 miles

Exhaust Corroded

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

Pass 2 Aug 2019 96,749 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2018 91,946 miles

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Jul 2018 91,946 miles

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

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2018 91,170 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened wearing (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2017 80,720 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2017 80,527 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2016 67,076 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 66,054 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 60,110 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 Front 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 23 Oct 2013 54,613 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2012 50,101 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Oct 2011 48,675 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2010 45,283 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2009 41,982 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2009 41,982 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2008 26,663 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 20,756 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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J6 VPW is a 2004 Porsche Boxster in Black with a 2,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 J6 VPW, 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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J6 VPW is a 2004 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 1 October 2004.

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