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Black · Petrol · 2005 · 3,179 cc

S12 XSRMOT history

S12 XSR is a black petrol Porsche Boxster first used on 21 Jan 2005. Its MOT is valid until 19 Jun 2027 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 123,099 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jun 2026.

S12 XSR black Porsche Boxster – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 19 Jun 2027
Mileage
123,099 mi
At MOT on 17 Jun 2026
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,743 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S12 XSR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Porsche
Model
Boxster
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,179 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
21 Jan 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S12 XSR was last recorded at 123,099 miles on 17 Jun 2026, 11,375 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
111,724 miles · 20 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
11,375 miles
Average per year
4,743 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 123,099 miles
  • 2025 – 111,724 miles
  • 2024 – 109,147 miles
  • 2023 – 101,330 miles
  • 2019 – 96,418 miles
  • 2018 – 93,053 miles
  • 2017 – 88,733 miles
  • 2016 – 87,391 miles
  • 2015 – 79,735 miles
  • 2014 – 77,076 miles
  • 2011 – 73,044 miles
  • 2010 – 64,885 miles
  • 2009 – 50,151 miles
  • 2008 – 41,979 miles
  • 2007 – 34,679 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass123,099 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing and pershing cracks (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear both sides rear tyres wearing and nearing 2mm

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.

  • Plastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

21 tests since 25 Oct 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass123,099 miles (+11,375)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    123,099 miles
    Test number
    951844315376
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing and pershing cracks (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear both sides rear tyres wearing and nearing 2mm
  2. Pass111,724 miles (+2,577)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    111,724 miles
    Test number
    903216351107
    • AdvisoryPlastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor
  3. Pass109,147 miles (+7,817)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    109,147 miles
    Test number
    393903604434
    • AdvisoryPlastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor
  4. Pass101,330 miles (+4,912)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    101,330 miles
    Test number
    501716775058
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight damage too inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. Pass96,418 miles (+3,365)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    96,418 miles
    Test number
    119891544985

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass93,053 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    93,053 miles
    Test number
    544106256511

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail93,052 miles (+109)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,052 miles
    Test number
    765255190538
    • MajorRear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))
  8. Fail92,943 miles (+4,210)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,943 miles
    Test number
    205188077314
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded Front to nearside rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded Front to offside rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre sidewall deteriorated
  9. Pass88,733 miles (+1,342)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    88,733 miles
    Test number
    779268631584

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass87,391 miles (+1,011)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    87,391 miles
    Test number
    481797762342

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail86,380 miles (+6,645)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,380 miles
    Test number
    344040277652
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
  12. Pass79,735 miles (+2,659)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    79,735 miles
    Test number
    986283445054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass77,076 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    77,076 miles
    Test number
    989576364030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail77,076 miles (+4,032)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,076 miles
    Test number
    167210064085
    • FailureNearside Rear 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)
  15. Pass73,044 miles (+8,159)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    73,044 miles
    Test number
    366859521353

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass64,885 miles (+14,734)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    64,885 miles
    Test number
    172196810326

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass50,151 miles (+8,172)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    50,151 miles
    Test number
    943488329318

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass41,979 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    41,979 miles
    Test number
    421368718455
    • NoteOffside rear tyre has a nail in the treads
  19. Fail41,979 miles (+7,300)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,979 miles
    Test number
    302166718321
    • FailureHeadlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre has a nail in the treads
  20. Pass34,679 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    34,679 miles
    Test number
    694479997231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail34,675 miles1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,675 miles
    Test number
    363778497277
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about S12 XSR

Does S12 XSR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S12 XSR is valid until 19 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on S12 XSR?
The MOT on S12 XSR is valid until 19 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S12 XSR done?
S12 XSR was recorded at 123,099 miles at its MOT on 17 Jun 2026, an average of 4,743 miles a year.
Has S12 XSR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S12 XSR has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Nov 2018.
Has the mileage on S12 XSR 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 S12 XSR find?
S12 XSR passed its latest MOT on 17 Jun 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing and pershing cracks; rear brake pad(s) wearing thin, and 1 more.

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