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Porsche Boxster

Black · Petrol · 2005 · 3,179 cc

DB 42MOT history

DB 42 is a black petrol Porsche Boxster first used on 4 Nov 2005. Its MOT is valid until 25 Jan 2027 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 124,254 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Jan 2026.

DB 42 black Porsche Boxster – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Porsche Boxster, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 25 Jan 2027
Mileage
124,254 mi
At MOT on 26 Jan 2026
MOT tests
23
19 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,313 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
DB 42
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Porsche
Model
Boxster
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,179 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
4 Nov 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

DB 42 was last recorded at 124,254 miles on 26 Jan 2026, 5,820 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
118,434 miles · 24 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
5,820 miles
Average per year
6,313 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 124,254 miles
  • 2025 – 118,434 miles
  • 2024 – 116,421 miles
  • 2023 – 112,811 miles
  • 2022 – 107,635 miles
  • 2021 – 98,521 miles
  • 2020 – 97,959 miles
  • 2019 – 97,012 miles
  • 2017 – 93,473 miles
  • 2016 – 82,014 miles
  • 2015 – 65,718 miles
  • 2014 – 51,137 miles
  • 2013 – 46,014 miles
  • 2012 – 41,442 miles
  • 2011 – 36,230 miles
  • 2010 – 30,926 miles
  • 2009 – 18,240 miles
  • 2008 – 14,204 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass124,254 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both centre bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

23 tests since 21 Aug 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass124,254 miles (+5,820)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    124,254 miles
    Test number
    924186608402
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both centre bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass118,434 miles (+2,013)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    118,434 miles
    Test number
    754560197912

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass116,421 miles (+3,610)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    116,421 miles
    Test number
    795080968066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass112,811 miles (+5,176)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    112,811 miles
    Test number
    394455843636

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass107,635 miles (+9,114)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    107,635 miles
    Test number
    304267226583

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass98,521 miles (+562)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    98,521 miles
    Test number
    324093957495

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass97,959 miles (+947)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    97,959 miles
    Test number
    302636725923
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass97,012 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    97,012 miles
    Test number
    541851911739
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  9. Fail97,012 miles (+3,539)2 repaired9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,012 miles
    Test number
    174707942591
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  10. Pass93,473 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    93,473 miles
    Test number
    374150856782
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  11. Fail93,472 miles (+11,458)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,472 miles
    Test number
    926028519903
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass82,014 miles (+16,296)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    82,014 miles
    Test number
    315301049080
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside rear indicator bulbs faded
    • AdvisoryPlay in offside steering rack area

  13. Pass65,718 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    65,718 miles
    Test number
    851535673483
    • AdvisoryOffside and nearside headlamp lenses hazed becoming poor

  14. Fail65,717 miles (+14,580)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,717 miles
    Test number
    604257196844
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside and nearside headlamp lenses hazed becoming poor

  15. Pass51,137 miles (+5,123)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    51,137 miles
    Test number
    696986654397

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass46,014 miles (+4,572)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    46,014 miles
    Test number
    757472253350

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass41,442 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    41,442 miles
    Test number
    837232662371

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail41,440 miles (+5,210)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,440 miles
    Test number
    407539852441
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass36,230 miles (+5,304)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    36,230 miles
    Test number
    455484151366
    • NoteCorroion to offside nearside front brake disc inner face
    • NoteFront tyres close to legal limit on 2mm

  20. Pass30,926 miles (+5,351)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    30,926 miles
    Test number
    491956250339
    • NoteFront and rear inner face of brake discs starting to groove

  21. Pass25,575 miles (+7,335)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    25,575 miles
    Test number
    200230520079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass18,240 miles (+4,036)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    18,240 miles
    Test number
    454705219094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass14,204 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    14,204 miles
    Test number
    313204938283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about DB 42

What vehicle is registration DB 42 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show DB 42 on a black petrol Porsche Boxster first used on 4 Nov 2005. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does DB 42 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on DB 42 is valid until 25 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on DB 42?
The MOT on DB 42 is valid until 25 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has DB 42 done?
DB 42 was recorded at 124,254 miles at its MOT on 26 Jan 2026, an average of 6,313 miles a year.
Has DB 42 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. DB 42 has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Mar 2019.
Has the mileage on DB 42 ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on DB 42 find?
DB 42 passed its latest MOT on 26 Jan 2026 with 1 advisory: rear anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both centre bushes.

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