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Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 2,700 cc

LB52 PBXMOT history

LB52 PBX is a blue petrol Porsche Boxster first used on 10 Dec 2002. Its MOT expired on 9 Jul 2024 and it has passed 6 of 9 MOT tests, with 103,724 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jul 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 9 Jul 2024
Mileage
103,724 mi
At MOT on 9 Jul 2025
MOT tests
9
6 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,182 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB52 PBX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Porsche
Model
Boxster
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,700 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
10 Dec 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Jul 2024
Latest MOT test
9 Jul 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

LB52 PBX was last recorded at 103,724 miles on 9 Jul 2025, 9 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jul 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
103,715 miles · 10 Jul 2023
Between the last two tests
9 miles
Average per year
1,182 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 103,724 miles
  • 2023 – 103,715 miles
  • 2022 – 103,702 miles
  • 2021 – 100,613 miles
  • 2019 – 98,705 miles
  • 2018 – 96,565 miles
  • 2017 – 94,227 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail103,724 miles
  • DangerousNearside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system towards rear, behind under cover (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
  • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested burst brake pipe (1.2.1 (g))
  • MajorEmissions unable to be completed engine overheating (8.2.2.2 (e))
  • MajorFront Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))
  • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

What MOT failures 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 Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Both front tyres slightly perished

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Fuel cap rubber seal perished

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

9 tests since 26 Jun 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail103,724 miles (+9)1 dangerous7 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,724 miles
    Test number
    379681590606
    • DangerousNearside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system towards rear, behind under cover (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested burst brake pipe (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed engine overheating (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorFront Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass103,715 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    103,715 miles
    Test number
    354446673750

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass103,702 miles (+3,089)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2023
    Odometer
    103,702 miles
    Test number
    186204372799

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass100,613 miles (+1,908)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    100,613 miles
    Test number
    611147892399
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass98,705 miles (+2,140)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    98,705 miles
    Test number
    993488359581
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly damaged (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll tyres slightly perishing
    • AdvisoryFuel cap sealing ring perished
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside rear exhaust clamp fixings corroded

  6. Pass96,565 miles (+20)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    96,565 miles
    Test number
    162909463374
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres slightly perished
    • AdvisoryFuel cap rubber seal perished
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside rear exhaust clamps missing
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust clamp fixing bolts corroded

  7. Fail96,545 miles (+2,318)3 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,545 miles
    Test number
    971283246468
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres slightly perished
    • AdvisoryFuel cap rubber seal perished
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside rear exhaust clamps missing
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust clamp fixing bolts corroded

  8. Pass94,227 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    94,227 miles
    Test number
    355040176328

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail94,227 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,227 miles
    Test number
    483302355692
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Questions about LB52 PBX

Does LB52 PBX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB52 PBX expired on 9 Jul 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB52 PBX?
The MOT on LB52 PBX expired on 9 Jul 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB52 PBX done?
LB52 PBX was recorded at 103,724 miles at its MOT on 9 Jul 2025, an average of 1,182 miles a year.
Has LB52 PBX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB52 PBX has failed 3 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on LB52 PBX 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 LB52 PBX find?
LB52 PBX failed its latest MOT on 9 Jul 2025 with 1 dangerous defect, 7 major defects, 1 minor defect and 8 advisories: nearside brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system towards rear, behind under cover; brake performance unable to be tested burst brake pipe; emissions unable to be completed engine overheating, and 14 more.

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