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RE12 XJW

2012 Porsche Boxster

Blue Petrol 2706cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

83,962 mi
Last recorded83,962 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Porsche Boxster32,408 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE12 XJW
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,706cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2025 83,962 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2024 83,849 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From Flexi Hose To Caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 17 Dec 2024 83,849 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded On Caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From Flexi Hose To Caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Feb 2024 78,998 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2024 78,877 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 68,715 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 27 Jan 2023 68,715 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Jan 2022 61,423 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material caliper to flexy hose just starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material caliper to flexy hose just starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 53,555 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2019 47,225 miles

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

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

Offside Wiper blade smears slightly

Pass 19 Jun 2018 41,786 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 36,087 miles

Nearside Mirror cover slightly insecure

Nearside Mirror glass damaged

Undertrays fitted

Pass 15 Jun 2016 29,187 miles

nearside and offside front tyres perishing between treads

slight damage to offside front tyre outer sidewall

undertrays fitted

Fail 14 Jun 2016 29,133 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside and offside front tyres perishing between treads

slight damage to offside front tyre outer sidewall

undertrays fitted

Pass 18 Jun 2015 21,807 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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RE12 XJW is a 2012 Porsche Boxster in Blue with a 2,706cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2012 Porsche Boxster models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.8% with a typical mileage of 32,408 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 RE12 XJW, 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 14 years old, this Porsche Boxster is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was RE12 XJW registered?

RE12 XJW is a 2012 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 20 June 2012.

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