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ESU 277

2017 Porsche Boxster

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

71,099 mi
Last recorded71,099 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2017 Porsche Boxster22,807 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationESU 277
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 71,099 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2025 75,849 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All 4 brake pipes leading to calipers (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Jun 2025 67,677 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2024 67,061 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2024 62,722 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2023 59,087 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2023 55,719 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2022 49,621 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Nov 2022 51,608 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 42,375 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 40,004 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2021 40,001 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Feb 2021 36,869 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 29,924 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 31,820 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 18,243 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 16,047 miles

engine cover fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 27 Feb 2018 15,663 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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ESU 277 is a 2017 Porsche Boxster in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

Across all 2017 Porsche Boxster models, the average MOT pass rate is 94.3% with a typical mileage of 22,807 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 ESU 277, 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 9 years old, this Porsche Boxster is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ESU 277 registered?

ESU 277 is a 2017 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 3 March 2017.

Is ESU 277 safe to buy?

The MOT history for ESU 277 shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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