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2004 Porsche Boxster 2.7L Petrol · AF04 HDA

AF04 HDA

2004 Porsche Boxster (2.7L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2004. Recorded mileage 83,444 miles. MOT expired on 30 Sept 2026. Taxed until 01 Oct 2026.

Make & Model
PORSCHE BOXSTER
Year / Origin
2004 · Peterborough
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Expired on 30 Sept 2026
Road Tax
Taxed (01 Oct 2026)
Recorded Mileage
83,444 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
Fuel & Engine
PETROL · 2.7L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 30 Sept 2026
Tax Status
Taxed
Tax due 01 Oct 2026
Fuel Type
PETROL
Year
2004
Engine
2700cc
Mechanical Assessment

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The 2004 Porsche Boxster presents a currently roadworthy status with a stable maintenance trend, evidenced by the most recent test on 2 October 2025 at 83,444 miles returning a pass with no defects recorded. Prior to that, the August 2024 test at 82,011 miles and the February 2023 test at 81,701 miles each produced an initial failure followed by a pass on the same date, both with no defects formally logged. This pattern suggests administrative or presentation anomalies at the testing station rather than mechanical faults, and the vehicle has shown no worsening condition across the recorded span. At roughly 22 years old the Boxster carries 83,444 miles, an average of about 3,793 miles per year, which is low for its age. The records show minimal annual accumulation: 81,701 miles in February 2023, 82,011 in August 2024, and 83,444 by October 2025. Such low use over a long period implies the car spent extended intervals stationary, a pattern that often correlates with degraded rubber components, seized suspension bushes, and surface corrosion on structural members despite clean MOT outcomes. A buyer should physically inspect the suspension arms and front and rear bushes for perishing from prolonged storage, and examine brake discs and calipers for rust binding after low-mileage dormancy. The lack of recorded advisories across all tests means no tester flagged exhaust emissions, coil springs, or structural integrity issues, but the same-day fail-pass entries in 2023 and 2024 warrant confirmation that no outstanding rectification was omitted from the record. Given the sparse and clean history, the vehicle appears conscientiously kept for a low-use classic, though pre-purchase checks should still cover underside corrosion and tyre sidewall cracking from age rather than wear.

AF04 HDA Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 02/10/2025
  • 83,444 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring brakes items (11 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
50
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
✓ Taxed
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
! Older vehicle
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AF04 HDA Mileage History

  1. 10/02/202381,701 mi
  2. 10/02/202381,701 mi
  3. 22/08/202482,011 mi+310 mi
  4. 22/08/202482,011 mi
  5. 02/10/202583,444 mi+1,433 mi

Average of roughly 660 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

AF04 HDA MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 30 Aug 2026, 14:55
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Porsche Boxster (AF04 HDA) between February 2023 and October 2025.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 02 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (11 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 17 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

PASS
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ADVISORY