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Porsche Boxster

Black · Petrol · 2001 · 3,200 cc

FAB 972MOT history

FAB 972 is a black petrol Porsche Boxster first used on 26 Oct 2001. Its MOT is valid until 20 May 2027 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 69,087 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 May 2026.

FAB 972 black Porsche Boxster – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Porsche Boxster, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 20 May 2027
Mileage
69,087 mi
At MOT on 15 May 2026
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,603 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
FAB 972
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Porsche
Model
Boxster
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,200 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
26 Oct 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 May 2027
Latest MOT test
15 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

FAB 972 was last recorded at 69,087 miles on 15 May 2026, 703 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
68,384 miles · 21 May 2025
Between the last two tests
703 miles
Average per year
2,603 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 69,087 miles
  • 2025 – 68,384 miles
  • 2024 – 67,390 miles
  • 2022 – 67,182 miles
  • 2021 – 66,557 miles
  • 2020 – 66,294 miles
  • 2019 – 65,797 miles
  • 2018 – 63,251 miles
  • 2017 – 61,179 miles
  • 2016 – 59,231 miles
  • 2015 – 56,842 miles
  • 2014 – 54,319 miles
  • 2013 – 52,015 miles
  • 2012 – 50,016 miles
  • 2010 – 44,582 miles
  • 2009 – 36,393 miles
  • 2008 – 24,476 miles
  • 2007 – 21,178 miles
  • 2006 – 18,783 miles
  • 2005 – 15,507 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass69,087 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2018–2024

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

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

26 tests since 14 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass69,087 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2027
    Odometer
    69,087 miles
    Test number
    621060213603

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail69,087 miles (+703)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,087 miles
    Test number
    547441177884
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  3. Pass68,384 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2026
    Odometer
    68,384 miles
    Test number
    431055434634

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail68,384 miles (+994)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,384 miles
    Test number
    911761637175
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  5. Pass67,390 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2025
    Odometer
    67,390 miles
    Test number
    287186340384

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail67,390 miles (+208)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,390 miles
    Test number
    509676934647
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass67,182 miles (+625)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    67,182 miles
    Test number
    292491794113
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass66,557 miles (+263)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    66,557 miles
    Test number
    863920522854
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass66,294 miles (+497)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    66,294 miles
    Test number
    287357956093
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass65,797 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    65,797 miles
    Test number
    547592351711
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Fail65,797 miles (+2,546)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,797 miles
    Test number
    588177210197
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass63,251 miles (+2,072)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    63,251 miles
    Test number
    161753849813
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass61,179 miles (+1,948)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    61,179 miles
    Test number
    716277961925
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass59,231 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    59,231 miles
    Test number
    828824374080
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Fail59,231 miles (+2,389)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,231 miles
    Test number
    464477227670
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass56,842 miles (+2,523)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    56,842 miles
    Test number
    996762503913
    • AdvisoryNail in offside rear tyre

  17. Pass54,319 miles (+2,304)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    54,319 miles
    Test number
    337441664439
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass52,015 miles (+1,999)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    52,015 miles
    Test number
    749498843266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass50,016 miles (+5,434)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    50,016 miles
    Test number
    355678642299
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Pass44,582 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    44,582 miles
    Test number
    333711780216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail44,582 miles (+8,189)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,582 miles
    Test number
    311559670285
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass36,393 miles (+11,917)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    36,393 miles
    Test number
    274008189201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass24,476 miles (+3,298)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    24,476 miles
    Test number
    550641398289
    • AdvisoryOffside Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  24. Pass21,178 miles (+2,395)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    21,178 miles
    Test number
    390278087222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass18,783 miles (+3,276)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    18,783 miles
    Test number
    233199876251
    • NoteAdvise both front tyers have surface cracks
    • NoteAdvise nsf tyre worn to 3/4 breadth of tread limit advise replacement

  26. Pass15,507 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    15,507 miles
    Test number
    104237585254
    • NoteAdvise NSF tyre worn to 3/4breadth of tread limit advise replacement now

Questions about FAB 972

What vehicle is registration FAB 972 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show FAB 972 on a black petrol Porsche Boxster first used on 26 Oct 2001. 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 FAB 972 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on FAB 972 is valid until 20 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on FAB 972?
The MOT on FAB 972 is valid until 20 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has FAB 972 done?
FAB 972 was recorded at 69,087 miles at its MOT on 15 May 2026, an average of 2,603 miles a year.
Has FAB 972 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. FAB 972 has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 15 May 2026.
Has the mileage on FAB 972 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 FAB 972 find?
FAB 972 passed its latest MOT on 15 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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