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Grey · Petrol · 2001 · 3,200 cc

S18 BXRMOT history

S18 BXR is a grey petrol Porsche Boxster first used on 1 Jun 2001. Its MOT is valid until 17 Apr 2027 and it has passed 20 of 23 MOT tests, with 116,962 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Apr 2026.

S18 BXR grey Porsche Boxster – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Porsche Boxster, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 17 Apr 2027
Mileage
116,962 mi
At MOT on 18 Apr 2026
MOT tests
23
20 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,302 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S18 BXR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Porsche
Model
Boxster
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,200 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
1 Jun 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S18 BXR was last recorded at 116,962 miles on 18 Apr 2026, 17 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
116,945 miles · 2 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
17 miles
Average per year
3,302 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 116,962 miles
  • 2025 – 106,710 miles
  • 2023 – 105,882 miles
  • 2022 – 103,863 miles
  • 2021 – 102,724 miles
  • 2020 – 100,833 miles
  • 2019 – 98,297 miles
  • 2018 – 93,852 miles
  • 2017 – 89,991 miles
  • 2016 – 85,406 miles
  • 2015 – 80,409 miles
  • 2014 – 79,619 miles
  • 2013 – 77,170 miles
  • 2012 – 73,629 miles
  • 2011 – 70,927 miles
  • 2010 – 68,486 miles
  • 2009 – 66,188 miles
  • 2008 – 60,309 miles
  • 2007 – 58,492 miles
  • 2006 – 51,249 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass116,962 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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.

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2026

  • Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Rear Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH FRONT TO REAR

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases REAR SILENCER

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass116,962 miles (+17)3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    116,962 miles
    Test number
    324129117839
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail116,945 miles (+10,235)1 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,945 miles
    Test number
    581985663368
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass106,710 miles (+828)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    106,710 miles
    Test number
    851938860275
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass105,882 miles (+2,019)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    105,882 miles
    Test number
    245909850118
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Plate light works but as a low output of light
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust silencer leaking (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass103,863 miles (+1,139)2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    103,863 miles
    Test number
    569278080647
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective BOTH (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chips centre screen (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBonnet and boot struts inoperative
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases REAR SILENCER (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Number plate light deteriorating
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyyres slightly perished in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass102,724 miles (+1,891)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    102,724 miles
    Test number
    735921949438
    • AdvisoryBonnet and boot struts weak
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front, and both front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass100,833 miles (+2,536)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    100,833 miles
    Test number
    730303371436
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear and rear pipes on calipers (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged on caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryService brake fluctuating, but not excessively BOTH FRONT DISCS PITTED - IN POOR CONDITION ON INSIDE SURFACES (1.2.1 (e))

  8. Pass98,297 miles (+4,445)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    98,297 miles
    Test number
    974407515893
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all four on calipers (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))

  9. Pass93,852 miles (+3,861)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    93,852 miles
    Test number
    862427874303
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))

  10. Pass89,991 miles (+4,585)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    89,991 miles
    Test number
    347928991730
    • AdvisoryBoth front and rear brake pipes protected by heavily greases unable to check the condition

  11. Pass85,406 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    85,406 miles
    Test number
    716398005799
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Fail85,401 miles (+4,992)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,401 miles
    Test number
    705704257696
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded on caliper (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded on caliper (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFRONT BRAKE DISCS IN POOR CONDITION ON INSIDE SURFACES
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Pass80,409 miles (+790)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    80,409 miles
    Test number
    859997864465
    • AdvisoryFront Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s & n/s (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s ( inner faces (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted at time of test

  14. Pass79,619 miles (+2,449)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    79,619 miles
    Test number
    745416794249
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEngine emission light stays on

  15. Pass77,170 miles (+3,541)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    77,170 miles
    Test number
    798591983298
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass73,629 miles (+2,702)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    73,629 miles
    Test number
    456055782208
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteO/s & n/s front tyres perished

  17. Pass70,927 miles (+2,441)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    70,927 miles
    Test number
    565570881209
    • NoteO/s & n/s front tyres have slight cracking in tred
    • NoteO/s & n/s front tyres perished

  18. Pass68,486 miles (+2,298)1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    68,486 miles
    Test number
    593539770273
    • NoteFront number plate slightly damaged

  19. Fail66,188 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,188 miles
    Test number
    514346689284
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass66,188 miles (+5,879)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    66,188 miles
    Test number
    854966489223
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass60,309 miles (+1,817)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    60,309 miles
    Test number
    151808888270
    • AdvisoryBrake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteFront number plate cracked
    • NoteOffside rear tyre 2mm on edges, other 3 tyres 3mm on edges

  22. Pass58,492 miles (+7,243)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    58,492 miles
    Test number
    994771327203
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  23. Pass51,249 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2007
    Odometer
    51,249 miles
    Test number
    594735946136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S18 BXR

Does S18 BXR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S18 BXR is valid until 17 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on S18 BXR?
The MOT on S18 BXR is valid until 17 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S18 BXR done?
S18 BXR was recorded at 116,962 miles at its MOT on 18 Apr 2026, an average of 3,302 miles a year.
Has S18 BXR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S18 BXR has failed 3 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on S18 BXR 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 S18 BXR find?
S18 BXR passed its latest MOT on 18 Apr 2026 with 3 minor defects and 1 advisory: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside headlamp lens slightly defective; offside headlamp lens slightly defective, and 1 more.

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