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Porsche Boxster

Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 3,200 cc

LA51 YSSMOT history

LA51 YSS is a silver petrol Porsche Boxster first used on 4 Feb 2002. Its MOT expired on 21 Jan 2026 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 146,433 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jan 2025.

LA51 YSS silver Porsche Boxster – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Porsche Boxster, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 21 Jan 2026
Mileage
146,433 mi
At MOT on 22 Jan 2025
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,078 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA51 YSS
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Porsche
Model
Boxster
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,200 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
4 Feb 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Jan 2026
Latest MOT test
22 Jan 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA51 YSS was last recorded at 146,433 miles on 22 Jan 2025, 8,355 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Jan 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
138,078 miles · 11 Jan 2024
Between the last two tests
8,355 miles
Average per year
5,078 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 146,433 miles
  • 2024 – 138,078 miles
  • 2022 – 134,174 miles
  • 2020 – 127,882 miles
  • 2019 – 127,242 miles
  • 2018 – 124,359 miles
  • 2017 – 114,033 miles
  • 2016 – 105,811 miles
  • 2015 – 98,609 miles
  • 2014 – 94,996 miles
  • 2013 – 89,343 miles
  • 2012 – 82,747 miles
  • 2011 – 75,688 miles
  • 2009 – 69,266 miles
  • 2008 – 61,060 miles
  • 2007 – 54,588 miles
  • 2006 – 50,565 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass146,433 miles

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.

  • Horn not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Brake pedal rubber worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Metal brake pipes slightly corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • N/s/r brake grabbing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • O/s/f shock-absorber weeping

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Poor pattern from o/s headlight

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

25 tests since 7 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass146,433 miles (+8,355)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    146,433 miles
    Test number
    615203416655

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass138,078 miles (+3,904)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    138,078 miles
    Test number
    837534943510

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass134,174 miles (+4,251)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    134,174 miles
    Test number
    921685920211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass129,923 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    129,923 miles
    Test number
    601204120079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail129,916 miles (+2,034)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,916 miles
    Test number
    445691616301
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  6. Pass127,882 miles (+640)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    127,882 miles
    Test number
    264894187131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass127,242 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    127,242 miles
    Test number
    979651604425

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail127,242 miles (+2,883)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,242 miles
    Test number
    353922453864
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system brake pipe burst on rolling road test (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  9. Pass124,359 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    124,359 miles
    Test number
    496893604832
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal rubber worn
    • AdvisoryMetal brake pipes slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryN/s/r brake grabbing
    • AdvisoryO/s headlight frosted
    • AdvisoryO/s/f shock-absorber weeping
    • AdvisoryPoor pattern from o/s headlight
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted
  10. Fail124,359 miles (+10,326)5 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,359 miles
    Test number
    929793443402
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal rubber worn
    • AdvisoryHeadlights frosted
    • AdvisoryMetal brake pipes slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryN/s/r brake grabbing
    • AdvisoryO/s/f shock-absorber weeping
    • AdvisoryPoor pattern from o/s headlight
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted
  11. Pass114,033 miles (+37)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    114,033 miles
    Test number
    132637410881

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail113,996 miles (+8,185)4 failures8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,996 miles
    Test number
    289336944705
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryEML is on
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak Engine
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring some components
  13. Pass105,811 miles (+7,202)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    105,811 miles
    Test number
    411285498691

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass98,609 miles (+3,613)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    98,609 miles
    Test number
    558620195076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass94,996 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    94,996 miles
    Test number
    319219094026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail94,996 miles (+5,653)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,996 miles
    Test number
    947649894031
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
  17. Pass89,343 miles (+6,596)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    89,343 miles
    Test number
    757699403178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass82,747 miles (+7,059)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    82,747 miles
    Test number
    427469882053
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  19. Pass75,688 miles (+6,422)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    75,688 miles
    Test number
    136010391033
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  20. Pass69,266 miles (+45)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    69,266 miles
    Test number
    521361189219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail69,221 miles (+8,161)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,221 miles
    Test number
    503435979265
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
  22. Pass61,060 miles (+6,472)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    61,060 miles
    Test number
    270250388007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass54,588 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    54,588 miles
    Test number
    652838787028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail54,579 miles (+4,014)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,579 miles
    Test number
    640558187026
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
  25. Pass50,565 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    50,565 miles
    Test number
    404186866054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LA51 YSS

Does LA51 YSS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LA51 YSS expired on 21 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LA51 YSS?
The MOT on LA51 YSS expired on 21 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LA51 YSS done?
LA51 YSS was recorded at 146,433 miles at its MOT on 22 Jan 2025, an average of 5,078 miles a year.
Has LA51 YSS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA51 YSS has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on LA51 YSS 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 LA51 YSS find?
LA51 YSS passed its latest MOT on 22 Jan 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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