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KE04 RUA

2004 Porsche Boxster

Blue Petrol 3179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

88,520 mi
Last recorded88,520 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Porsche Boxster55,920 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE04 RUA
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,179cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 88,520 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2025 88,234 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 22 Apr 2025 88,232 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 May 2024 87,307 miles
Pass 23 May 2023 86,652 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 May 2023 86,651 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2022 86,425 miles
Fail 11 May 2022 86,425 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 28 May 2021 83,933 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2020 78,520 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 75,211 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 71,465 miles

wipers smearing

Pass 29 Jun 2017 67,400 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2017 67,400 miles

Offside Brake cable has restricted free movement outer sheaving end kinking up (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement and gratting noise on hand brake application on rollers (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear clicking noises from diff or inner cv joints needs investigation

Pass 15 Jun 2016 63,262 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2016 63,260 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front advise changing spring to match offside replacement

Nearside front shock seems weak (gas) ?

Offside Front shock seems weak

Pass 12 Jun 2015 59,670 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 55,582 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2014 55,582 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 52,143 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 49,189 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2012 49,189 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Jun 2011 44,460 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 39,190 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2009 36,122 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 32,332 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 27,941 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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KE04 RUA is a 2004 Porsche Boxster in Blue with a 3,179cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 KE04 RUA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KE04 RUA registered?

KE04 RUA is a 2004 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 4 May 2004.

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