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Black · Petrol · 2001 · 2,700 cc

L5 BAJMOT history

L5 BAJ is a black petrol Porsche Boxster first used on 19 Oct 2001. Its MOT expired on 5 Jun 2023 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 43,428 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jun 2022.

L5 BAJ black Porsche Boxster – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 5 Jun 2023
Mileage
43,428 mi
At MOT on 6 Jun 2022
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,972 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L5 BAJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Porsche
Model
Boxster
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,700 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
19 Oct 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Jun 2023
Latest MOT test
6 Jun 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

L5 BAJ was last recorded at 43,428 miles on 6 Jun 2022, 816 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Sept 2020.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 23 Mar 2010: 16,351 miles, lower than 18,713 miles on 23 Mar 2009.

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
42,612 miles · 24 Sept 2020
Between the last two tests
816 miles
Average per year
1,972 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 43,428 miles
  • 2020 – 42,612 miles
  • 2019 – 42,572 miles
  • 2018 – 39,487 miles
  • 2017 – 38,314 miles
  • 2016 – 34,522 miles
  • 2015 – 32,985 miles
  • 2014 – 29,303 miles
  • 2013 – 21,073 miles
  • 2012 – 18,967 miles
  • 2011 – 17,115 miles
  • 2010 – 16,351 miles
  • 2009 – 18,713 miles
  • 2008 – 13,815 miles
  • 2006 – 11,884 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass43,428 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryFull under trays fittedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2020

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

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

20 tests since 6 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass43,428 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    43,428 miles
    Test number
    262355813629
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFull under trays fitted
  2. Fail43,428 miles (+816)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,428 miles
    Test number
    243880174788
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFull under trays fitted
  3. Pass42,612 miles (+40)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    42,612 miles
    Test number
    921494299427
    • AdvisoryFull under trays fitted
  4. Pass42,572 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    42,572 miles
    Test number
    942915816049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail42,572 miles (+3,085)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,572 miles
    Test number
    156750484701
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
  6. Pass39,487 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    39,487 miles
    Test number
    240335501111
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
  7. Fail39,487 miles (+1,173)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,487 miles
    Test number
    885538823941
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
  8. Pass38,314 miles (+3,792)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    38,314 miles
    Test number
    365085111804

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass34,522 miles (+1,537)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    34,522 miles
    Test number
    613330458977
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryUndertray fitted from front to back of vehicle unable to fully inspect
  10. Pass32,985 miles (+3,682)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    32,985 miles
    Test number
    885596035256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass29,303 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    29,303 miles
    Test number
    589532634290
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak
  12. Fail29,303 miles (+8,230)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,303 miles
    Test number
    359350534274
    • FailureFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak
  13. Pass21,073 miles (+2,106)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    21,073 miles
    Test number
    807135633244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass18,967 miles (+1,852)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    18,967 miles
    Test number
    818693112247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass17,115 miles (+764)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    17,115 miles
    Test number
    156360181054
    • NoteFront discs slightly pitted
    • NoteRear discs slightly pitted
  16. Pass16,351 miles (-2,362)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    16,351 miles
    Test number
    134402480484

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass18,713 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    18,713 miles
    Test number
    160592989429

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail18,713 miles (+4,898)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,713 miles
    Test number
    623702289083
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
  19. Pass13,815 miles (+1,931)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    13,815 miles
    Test number
    210161798094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass11,884 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    11,884 miles
    Test number
    910267556153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L5 BAJ

Does L5 BAJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L5 BAJ expired on 5 Jun 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L5 BAJ?
The MOT on L5 BAJ expired on 5 Jun 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L5 BAJ done?
L5 BAJ was recorded at 43,428 miles at its MOT on 6 Jun 2022, an average of 1,972 miles a year.
Has L5 BAJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L5 BAJ has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jun 2022.
Has the mileage on L5 BAJ ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 23 Mar 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L5 BAJ find?
L5 BAJ passed its latest MOT on 6 Jun 2022 with 2 advisories: nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; full under trays fitted.

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