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Red · Petrol · 2005 · 3,179 cc

M17 AEFMOT history

M17 AEF is a red petrol Porsche Boxster first used on 1 Jan 2005. Its MOT is valid until 28 Feb 2027 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 72,166 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Feb 2026.

M17 AEF red Porsche Boxster – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 28 Feb 2027
Mileage
72,166 mi
At MOT on 26 Feb 2026
MOT tests
21
17 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,006 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
M17 AEF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Porsche
Model
Boxster
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,179 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
1 Jan 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

M17 AEF was last recorded at 72,166 miles on 26 Feb 2026, 706 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
71,460 miles · 28 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
706 miles
Average per year
3,006 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 72,166 miles
  • 2025 – 71,460 miles
  • 2024 – 71,128 miles
  • 2023 – 69,162 miles
  • 2022 – 67,338 miles
  • 2020 – 64,669 miles
  • 2019 – 59,455 miles
  • 2018 – 55,180 miles
  • 2017 – 48,510 miles
  • 2016 – 43,700 miles
  • 2015 – 40,234 miles
  • 2013 – 30,252 miles
  • 2012 – 27,751 miles
  • 2011 – 24,477 miles
  • 2009 – 20,231 miles
  • 2008 – 18,124 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass72,166 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

21 tests since 6 Mar 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass72,166 miles (+706)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    72,166 miles
    Test number
    920595656139
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass71,460 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    71,460 miles
    Test number
    614249995786
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail71,460 miles (+332)2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,460 miles
    Test number
    480571835825
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass71,128 miles (+85)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    71,128 miles
    Test number
    435803397288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail71,043 miles (+1,881)4 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,043 miles
    Test number
    929306450824
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Headlamp levelling device inoperative headlight levelling device completely detached held on the car by the wire (4.1.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smears (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smears (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass69,162 miles (+1,824)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    69,162 miles
    Test number
    511580053482
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass67,338 miles (+2,669)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    67,338 miles
    Test number
    681218535432

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass64,669 miles (+5,214)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    64,669 miles
    Test number
    872116672282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass59,455 miles (+27)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    59,455 miles
    Test number
    170996453062
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))

  10. Fail59,428 miles (+4,248)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,428 miles
    Test number
    571678812935
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass55,180 miles (+6,670)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2019
    Odometer
    55,180 miles
    Test number
    604066430425
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s and o/s (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre beginning to crack on outer edge of sidewall
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s and o/s (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisorySill/under tray fitted obscuring view/access to components

  12. Pass48,510 miles (+4,810)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2018
    Odometer
    48,510 miles
    Test number
    208412950625

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass43,700 miles (+3,466)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2017
    Odometer
    43,700 miles
    Test number
    194596425504
    • 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)

  14. Pass40,234 miles (+20)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2016
    Odometer
    40,234 miles
    Test number
    536872525115
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Fail40,214 miles (+9,962)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,214 miles
    Test number
    508896275057
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass30,252 miles (+2,501)1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    30,252 miles
    Test number
    606582613007
    • NoteBoth front tyres perishing and cracking

  17. Pass27,751 miles (+3,274)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    27,751 miles
    Test number
    375382512091
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBrake discs rusty

  18. Pass24,477 miles (+4,246)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    24,477 miles
    Test number
    467553441094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass20,231 miles (+835)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    20,231 miles
    Test number
    291349509383

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass19,396 miles (+1,272)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    19,396 miles
    Test number
    710215279082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass18,124 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    18,124 miles
    Test number
    691916168034
    • NoteAll discs slightly pitted

Questions about M17 AEF

Does M17 AEF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on M17 AEF is valid until 28 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on M17 AEF?
The MOT on M17 AEF is valid until 28 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has M17 AEF done?
M17 AEF was recorded at 72,166 miles at its MOT on 26 Feb 2026, an average of 3,006 miles a year.
Has M17 AEF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. M17 AEF has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on M17 AEF 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 M17 AEF find?
M17 AEF passed its latest MOT on 26 Feb 2026 with 6 advisories: nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play, and 3 more.

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