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Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 3,179 cc

M88 GCFMOT history

M88 GCF is a silver petrol Porsche Boxster first used on 21 Apr 2005. Its MOT is valid until 23 Jul 2027 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 92,338 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jul 2026.

M88 GCF silver Porsche Boxster – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 23 Jul 2027
Mileage
92,338 mi
At MOT on 24 Jul 2026
MOT tests
22
18 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,865 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
M88 GCF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Porsche
Model
Boxster
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,179 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
21 Apr 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

M88 GCF was last recorded at 92,338 miles on 24 Jul 2026, 2,112 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
90,226 miles · 19 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
2,112 miles
Average per year
3,865 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 92,338 miles
  • 2025 – 90,226 miles
  • 2024 – 86,624 miles
  • 2023 – 83,615 miles
  • 2022 – 81,049 miles
  • 2021 – 78,054 miles
  • 2019 – 75,636 miles
  • 2018 – 73,579 miles
  • 2017 – 71,828 miles
  • 2016 – 67,416 miles
  • 2015 – 61,359 miles
  • 2014 – 59,969 miles
  • 2013 – 55,452 miles
  • 2012 – 50,083 miles
  • 2011 – 48,177 miles
  • 2010 – 43,700 miles
  • 2009 – 33,170 miles
  • 2008 – 22,908 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass92,338 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2025

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres on legal limit

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

22 tests since 5 Aug 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass92,338 miles (+2,112)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    92,338 miles
    Test number
    485542126012
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass90,226 miles (+54)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    90,226 miles
    Test number
    940363078259
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail90,172 miles (+3,548)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,172 miles
    Test number
    661158192771
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Service brake excessively fluctuating both sides (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass86,624 miles (+3,009)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2025
    Odometer
    86,624 miles
    Test number
    498787619373
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass83,615 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2024
    Odometer
    83,615 miles
    Test number
    133174464526
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres on legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail83,613 miles (+2,564)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,613 miles
    Test number
    119053086360
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres on legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass81,049 miles (+2,995)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    81,049 miles
    Test number
    717917599476
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass78,054 miles (+2,418)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    78,054 miles
    Test number
    507510725347
    • MinorCentral Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexi to calliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower partially seizing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexi to calliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass75,636 miles (+2,057)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    75,636 miles
    Test number
    233729235659
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass73,579 miles (+1,751)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    73,579 miles
    Test number
    795699779206
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view multiple (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  11. Pass71,828 miles (+4,412)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    71,828 miles
    Test number
    867813992290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass67,416 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    67,416 miles
    Test number
    415202124870
    • AdvisoryExhaust tip clamps fractured

  13. Fail67,416 miles (+6,057)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,416 miles
    Test number
    724180420354
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryExhaust tip clamps fractured
    • AdvisoryNSF OSF brakes binding slightly
    • AdvisoryNSR cat securing bolt missing
    • AdvisoryOSR cat securing bolt missing

  14. Pass61,359 miles (+1,390)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    61,359 miles
    Test number
    331417076738

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass59,969 miles (+4,517)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    59,969 miles
    Test number
    306465274243
    • NoteHeadlamp washers not working unable to determine wether head lamp leveling devices fitted

  16. Pass55,452 miles (+5,369)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    55,452 miles
    Test number
    738452463275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass50,083 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    50,083 miles
    Test number
    365955772258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail50,076 miles (+1,899)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,076 miles
    Test number
    625392772209
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

  19. Pass48,177 miles (+4,477)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    48,177 miles
    Test number
    927141071228
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteIncorrectly spaced registration plates in boot at time of test

  20. Pass43,700 miles (+10,530)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    43,700 miles
    Test number
    784442730298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass33,170 miles (+10,262)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    33,170 miles
    Test number
    100638539274
    • 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)

  22. Pass22,908 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    22,908 miles
    Test number
    564508918240
    • NoteFront discs signs of over heating
    • NoteSlight oil leak from engine

Questions about M88 GCF

Does M88 GCF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on M88 GCF is valid until 23 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on M88 GCF?
The MOT on M88 GCF is valid until 23 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has M88 GCF done?
M88 GCF was recorded at 92,338 miles at its MOT on 24 Jul 2026, an average of 3,865 miles a year.
Has M88 GCF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. M88 GCF has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on M88 GCF 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 M88 GCF find?
M88 GCF passed its latest MOT on 24 Jul 2026 with 4 advisories: central rear oil leak, but not excessive; front anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside front suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened, and 1 more.

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