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Porsche Boxster

Grey · Petrol · 2003 · 3,200 cc

S40 HYSMOT history

S40 HYS is a grey petrol Porsche Boxster first used on 8 Oct 2003. Its MOT expired on 25 Oct 2023 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 149,096 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Oct 2022.

S40 HYS grey Porsche Boxster – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Porsche Boxster, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 25 Oct 2023
Mileage
149,096 mi
At MOT on 26 Oct 2022
MOT tests
19
13 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,650 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S40 HYS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Porsche
Model
Boxster
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,200 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
8 Oct 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 Oct 2023
Latest MOT test
26 Oct 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

S40 HYS was last recorded at 149,096 miles on 26 Oct 2022, 636 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Jun 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
148,460 miles · 4 Jun 2020
Between the last two tests
636 miles
Average per year
6,650 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 149,096 miles
  • 2020 – 148,460 miles
  • 2019 – 139,715 miles
  • 2018 – 125,998 miles
  • 2017 – 111,950 miles
  • 2016 – 98,154 miles
  • 2015 – 88,352 miles
  • 2013 – 85,493 miles
  • 2012 – 80,360 miles
  • 2011 – 75,100 miles
  • 2010 – 70,801 miles
  • 2009 – 64,317 miles
  • 2008 – 55,772 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass149,096 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2008–2016

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2016

  • Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2015

Full MOT history

19 tests since 13 Oct 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass149,096 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    149,096 miles
    Test number
    186036836926
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail149,096 miles (+636)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,096 miles
    Test number
    739876901710
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass148,460 miles (+8,745)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    148,460 miles
    Test number
    106093745689
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All four (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass139,715 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    139,715 miles
    Test number
    830335908966
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail139,715 miles (+13,717)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,715 miles
    Test number
    203955898539
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Tail pipes missing (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust system insecure Both rear clamps to box are missing (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass125,998 miles (+14,048)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    125,998 miles
    Test number
    242887024041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass111,950 miles (+13,796)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    111,950 miles
    Test number
    892431183713

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass98,154 miles (+9,802)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    98,154 miles
    Test number
    774055768605
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  9. Pass88,352 miles (+2)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    88,352 miles
    Test number
    679934655136
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  10. Fail88,350 miles (+2,857)7 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,350 miles
    Test number
    108620155136
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  11. Pass85,493 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    85,493 miles
    Test number
    449963363212
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  12. Fail85,493 miles (+5,133)2 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,493 miles
    Test number
    348721663479
    • FailureBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  13. Pass80,360 miles (+2)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    80,360 miles
    Test number
    826192462293
    • NoteCcorrosion to both nearside front to rear metal brake pipes
    • NoteFront and rear number plates starting to delaminate
    • NoteSmall crack in middle windscreen not over 40mm

  14. Fail80,358 miles (+5,258)2 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,358 miles
    Test number
    956991062212
    • FailureNearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteCcorrosion to both nearside front to rear metal brake pipes
    • NoteFront and rear number plates starting to delaminate
    • NoteSmall crack in middle windscreen not over 40mm

  15. Pass75,100 miles (+4,299)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    75,100 miles
    Test number
    819442461272
    • NoteChip in lower windscreen
    • NoteFront and rear number plates delaminating
    • NoteFront brake discs grooved edges lipped
    • NoteRear disc worn edges lipped

  16. Pass70,801 miles (+6,484)2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    70,801 miles
    Test number
    684241280212
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteBrake pedal anti slip slightly deteriorated
    • NoteFront brake discs slightly deteriorated
    • NoteNearside rear outer cv boot split

  17. Pass64,317 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    64,317 miles
    Test number
    292242889259
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Fail64,317 miles (+8,545)2 failures5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,317 miles
    Test number
    302772389478
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Pass55,772 miles3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    55,772 miles
    Test number
    333827188221
    • AdvisoryFront 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)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth ebhaust heat shield insecure
    • NoteBoth light aim little hagh
    • NoteBrake peddle anti slip worn

Questions about S40 HYS

Does S40 HYS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S40 HYS expired on 25 Oct 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S40 HYS?
The MOT on S40 HYS expired on 25 Oct 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S40 HYS done?
S40 HYS was recorded at 149,096 miles at its MOT on 26 Oct 2022, an average of 6,650 miles a year.
Has S40 HYS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S40 HYS has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on S40 HYS 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 S40 HYS find?
S40 HYS passed its latest MOT on 26 Oct 2022 with 2 advisories: offside front anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play; rear anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes.

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