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L8 SGD

2004 Porsche Boxster

Silver Petrol 3200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

98,924 mi
Last recorded98,924 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Porsche Boxster55,920 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL8 SGD
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 98,924 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2024 95,712 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2023 93,838 miles

Offside Front Wing mirror glass unsecure

Rear Reverse lights inoperative

Fail 23 Oct 2023 93,838 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wing mirror glass unsecure

Rear Reverse lights inoperative

Pass 11 Oct 2022 91,686 miles

Both front shockers corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2021 88,817 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2021 88,815 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Indicator switch not able to be operated from the normal driving position (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 86,427 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2020 86,427 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust system insecure exhaust clamps broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Oct 2019 85,456 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2018 84,071 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2017 80,883 miles

under shield fitted

Pass 16 Mar 2016 71,552 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 69,504 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2015 69,504 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Pass 18 Jul 2014 67,961 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 66,801 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Feb 2014 66,801 miles

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

Damage to o/s/f bumper

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Mar 2013 57,344 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

Fail 5 Mar 2013 57,342 miles

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2012 46,031 miles

Corrosion to front brake discs

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Feb 2012 46,031 miles

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

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

Corrosion to front brake discs

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Mar 2011 34,675 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 23,798 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2010 23,791 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 18,857 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 17,020 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2008 17,018 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Outer Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2007 14,129 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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L8 SGD is a 2004 Porsche Boxster in Silver with a 3,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 L8 SGD, 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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L8 SGD is a 2004 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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