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BU04 MZF

2004 Porsche Boxster

Black Petrol 3179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

90,378 mi
Last recorded90,378 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2023
Typical for 2004 Porsche Boxster55,920 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU04 MZF
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,179cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2023 90,378 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2022 87,962 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2022 87,958 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front side lights different intensity

Hazard lights int faulty

Nearside handbrake effort worse

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Slight blow from nearside cat

Pass 11 Oct 2021 87,815 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2021 87,815 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 86,000 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 83,197 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2018 74,869 miles

Brake pipes greased

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

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

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

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

Fail 30 Aug 2018 74,864 miles

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipes greased

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2017 73,115 miles

Brake pipes greased

Pass 8 Jul 2016 68,742 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 66,648 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2014 57,728 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 57,728 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 51,848 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 30 May 2012 45,163 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jun 2011 39,630 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2011 39,630 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2010 31,494 miles

exhaust silencer clamps corroded

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/f brake disc pitting slightly

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

slight blow on exhaust system (silencer)

slight corrosion on inner face of o/s/r brake discs

Pass 16 Mar 2009 24,945 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 20,242 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Apr 2007 10,589 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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BU04 MZF is a 2004 Porsche Boxster in Black with a 3,179cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 BU04 MZF, 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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What year was BU04 MZF registered?

BU04 MZF is a 2004 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 25 June 2004.

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