2004 Porsche Boxster 3.2L Petrol · V8 PWC
2004 Porsche Boxster (3.2L, petrol). First registered 04 May 2004. Recorded mileage 73,152 miles. MOT expired on 23 Jul 2025.
- Make & Model
- PORSCHE BOXSTER
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 23 Jul 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 73,152 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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V8 PWC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 06/07/2026
- 73,152 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
V8 PWC 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 (V8 PWC) between May 2022 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 06 July 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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: “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”; “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))”.
V8 PWC Mileage History
- 03/05/202260,523 mi
- 25/07/202363,261 mi+2,738 mi
- 17/07/202468,070 mi+4,809 mi
- 19/07/202468,074 mi+4 mi
- 06/07/202673,152 mi+5,078 mi
Average of roughly 3,025 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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