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LJ04 AVE

2004 Porsche Boxster

Silver Petrol 3200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

93,105 mi
Last recorded93,105 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Porsche Boxster55,920 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ04 AVE
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 93,105 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH main brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 3 Jun 2026 93,105 miles

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

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH main brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2025 92,140 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

reverse lights not working

split to fuel cap seal

Fail 11 Jun 2025 92,131 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

reverse lights not working

split to fuel cap seal

Pass 18 Jan 2024 91,879 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 17 Jan 2024 91,878 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 91,505 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2023 91,505 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper blade is split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 91,201 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2022 91,199 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp lamp is illuminated when turned off (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 90,808 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2021 90,808 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front fog light not working

Pass 23 Jan 2020 89,808 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 88,139 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 84,382 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 81,854 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 29 Jul 2015 81,304 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 79,655 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 77,001 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/r has damage to outter sidewall

Pass 26 Jul 2012 72,847 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 71,438 miles

Oil leak

Fail 5 Aug 2011 71,438 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 22 Apr 2010 60,143 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 60,143 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 May 2009 50,033 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2008 35,094 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 19 May 2008 35,075 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2007 18,435 miles

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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LJ04 AVE is a 2004 Porsche Boxster in Silver with a 3,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 LJ04 AVE, 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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LJ04 AVE is a 2004 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 15 May 2004.

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