2004 Porsche Boxster 2.7L Petrol · F3 DLB
2004 Porsche Boxster (2.7L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2004. Recorded mileage 79,886 miles. MOT valid until 01 Jan 2027. Taxed until 01 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- PORSCHE BOXSTER
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Aug 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 79,886 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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F3 DLB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/12/2025
- 79,886 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
F3 DLB MOT History
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 (F3 DLB) between November 2023 and December 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 02 December 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 (10 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”; “Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))”; “Brake performance unable to be tested due to corroded brake pipe, risk of bursting under pressure during test (1.2.1 (g)”.
F3 DLB Mileage History
- 22/11/202379,386 mi
- 02/01/202479,417 mi+31 mi
- 10/12/202479,758 mi+341 mi
- 11/12/202479,776 mi+18 mi
- 02/12/202579,886 mi+110 mi
Average of roughly 246 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Porsche Porsche Boxster / Cayman (987)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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