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Porsche Boxster

Grey · Petrol · 2004 · 2,700 cc

F3 DLBMOT history

F3 DLB is a grey petrol Porsche Boxster first used on 29 Mar 2004. Its MOT is valid until 1 Jan 2027 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 79,886 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Dec 2025.

F3 DLB grey Porsche Boxster – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 1 Jan 2027
Mileage
79,886 mi
At MOT on 2 Dec 2025
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,052 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
F3 DLB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Porsche
Model
Boxster
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,700 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
29 Mar 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

F3 DLB was last recorded at 79,886 miles on 2 Dec 2025, 110 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Dec 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 15 Apr 2016: 65,198 miles, lower than 66,155 miles on 17 Apr 2015.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
79,776 miles · 11 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
110 miles
Average per year
3,052 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 79,886 miles
  • 2024 – 79,776 miles
  • 2023 – 79,386 miles
  • 2022 – 77,569 miles
  • 2021 – 76,472 miles
  • 2020 – 75,759 miles
  • 2019 – 73,907 miles
  • 2018 – 72,466 miles
  • 2017 – 69,134 miles
  • 2016 – 65,198 miles
  • 2015 – 66,155 miles
  • 2014 – 58,138 miles
  • 2013 – 53,739 miles
  • 2012 – 51,692 miles
  • 2011 – 43,313 miles
  • 2010 – 35,732 miles
  • 2009 – 31,176 miles
  • 2008 – 27,628 miles
  • 2007 – 22,773 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass79,886 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2022

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2014

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2014

  • Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both n/s and o/s

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

28 tests since 16 Mar 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass79,886 miles (+110)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    79,886 miles
    Test number
    612293113778
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass79,776 miles (+18)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    79,776 miles
    Test number
    299989876595
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both n/s and o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront shock absorber corroded both n/s and o/s
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both n/s and o/ s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Fail79,758 miles (+341)2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,758 miles
    Test number
    282442024585
    • MajorHazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both n/s and o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront shock absorber corroded both n/s and o/s
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both n/s and o/ s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass79,417 miles (+31)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    79,417 miles
    Test number
    936373568121
    • AdvisoryFull undertrays fitted obscuring testers view of many components
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail79,386 miles (+1,817)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,386 miles
    Test number
    120310681053
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested due to corroded brake pipe, risk of bursting under pressure during test (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded one of two front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass77,569 miles (+95)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    77,569 miles
    Test number
    961249519888
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chips (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front shocks heavily corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail77,474 miles (+1,002)1 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,474 miles
    Test number
    126101934625
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chips (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front shocks corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass76,472 miles (+30)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    76,472 miles
    Test number
    932608160003
    • AdvisoryFront Both: Shocks corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Fail76,442 miles (+683)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,442 miles
    Test number
    667909953046
    • MajorHeadlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorHeadlamp not working on dipped beam Both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Both: Shocks corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass75,759 miles (+1,852)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    75,759 miles
    Test number
    115489024576
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both front corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass73,907 miles (+1,441)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    73,907 miles
    Test number
    816763992933

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass72,466 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    72,466 miles
    Test number
    595477629088
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on edges

  13. Fail72,466 miles (+3,332)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,466 miles
    Test number
    638838013251
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on edges

  14. Pass69,134 miles (+3,936)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    69,134 miles
    Test number
    719580638621
    • AdvisoryOsf tyre worn on edge

  15. Pass65,198 miles (-957)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    65,198 miles
    Test number
    395865191483

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass66,155 miles2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    66,155 miles
    Test number
    725217405104
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Fail66,155 miles (+8,017)1 failure3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,155 miles
    Test number
    209737705167
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass58,138 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    58,138 miles
    Test number
    655623814161
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Fail58,138 miles (+4,399)2 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,138 miles
    Test number
    507633314169
    • FailureNearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • FailureOffside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass53,739 miles (+6)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    53,739 miles
    Test number
    398176283014
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteBoth rear tyre valve stems perishing.

  21. Fail53,733 miles (+2,041)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,733 miles
    Test number
    748505383049
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteBoth rear tyre valve stems perishing.

  22. Pass51,692 miles (+8,379)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    51,692 miles
    Test number
    318072882094
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass43,313 miles (+7,581)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    43,313 miles
    Test number
    359235271096
    • NoteRear brake discs corroded on inner surface.

  24. Pass35,732 miles (+4,556)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    35,732 miles
    Test number
    534649070086
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass31,176 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    31,176 miles
    Test number
    323015589080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail31,176 miles (+3,548)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,176 miles
    Test number
    531075089046
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

  27. Pass27,628 miles (+4,855)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    27,628 miles
    Test number
    540188878027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass22,773 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    22,773 miles
    Test number
    643815477010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about F3 DLB

Does F3 DLB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on F3 DLB is valid until 1 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on F3 DLB?
The MOT on F3 DLB is valid until 1 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has F3 DLB done?
F3 DLB was recorded at 79,886 miles at its MOT on 2 Dec 2025, an average of 3,052 miles a year.
Has F3 DLB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. F3 DLB has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on F3 DLB ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 15 Apr 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on F3 DLB find?
F3 DLB passed its latest MOT on 2 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside front shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded; nearside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on inner surface, and 2 more.

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