
Porsche Boxster
Black · Petrol · 1999 · 2,500 cc
S712 RCSMOT history
S712 RCS is a black petrol Porsche Boxster first used on 22 Jan 1999. Its MOT expired on 20 Jul 2026 and it has passed 20 of 31 MOT tests, with 110,237 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Jul 2025.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 20 Jul 2026
- Mileage
- 110,237 mi
- At MOT on 11 Jul 2025
- MOT tests
- 31
- 20 passed · 11 failed
- Per year
- 2,214 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S712 RCS
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Porsche
- Model
- Boxster
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,500 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 22 Jan 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 20 Jul 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 11 Jul 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
S712 RCS was last recorded at 110,237 miles on 11 Jul 2025, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jul 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 110,234 miles · 3 Jul 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 3 miles
- Average per year
- 2,214 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 110,237 miles
- 2024 – 110,200 miles
- 2023 – 110,009 miles
- 2022 – 109,936 miles
- 2021 – 109,778 miles
- 2019 – 108,876 miles
- 2018 – 106,498 miles
- 2017 – 102,316 miles
- 2016 – 97,748 miles
- 2015 – 95,718 miles
- 2014 – 91,470 miles
- 2013 – 88,860 miles
- 2012 – 87,496 miles
- 2011 – 85,706 miles
- 2010 – 84,027 miles
- 2009 – 83,228 miles
- 2008 – 81,356 miles
- 2007 – 78,305 miles
- 2006 – 67,077 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorNearside Front Electrical wiring insecure abs sensor wire (4.11 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryGearbox/exhaust heatshield insecureRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory6 MOTs, 2006–2016
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory6 MOTs, 2007–2016
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both
Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2023
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2021
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advisory5 MOTs, 2009–2015
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits
Major4 MOTs, 2021–2025
Full MOT history
31 tests since 13 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass110,237 miles (+3)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 110,237 miles
- Test number
- 147608033691
- MinorNearside Front Electrical wiring insecure abs sensor wire (4.11 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryGearbox/exhaust heatshield insecure
Fail110,234 miles (+34)4 major1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 110,234 miles
- Test number
- 905184333987
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid pipe split and leaking (3.5 (a))
- MinorNearside Front Electrical wiring insecure abs sensor wire (4.11 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryGearbox/exhaust heatshield insecure
Pass110,200 miles (+9)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 110,200 miles
- Test number
- 562460032174
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail110,191 miles (+182)8 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 110,191 miles
- Test number
- 727152142399
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
- MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass110,009 miles (+15)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 110,009 miles
- Test number
- 630472554961
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material calliper pipe (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail109,994 miles (+58)4 major1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 109,994 miles
- Test number
- 769140763258
- MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material calliper pipe (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass109,936 miles (+16)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 109,936 miles
- Test number
- 173240100532
- MinorRear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryBoth front suspention bump stops detached
Fail109,920 miles (+142)3 major2 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 109,920 miles
- Test number
- 125020241034
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
- MinorRear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexy pipe (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryBoth front suspention bump stops detached
Pass109,778 miles (+13)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 109,778 miles
- Test number
- 836853837205
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail109,765 miles (+889)2 major1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 109,765 miles
- Test number
- 303061765287
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryO/s/r parking brake performance low
- AdvisoryService brake efficiency only just met
Pass108,876 miles (+2,378)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 108,876 miles
- Test number
- 414340296478
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass106,498 miles (+13)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 106,498 miles
- Test number
- 382375467030
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail106,485 miles (+4,169)3 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 106,485 miles
- Test number
- 178039265610
- MajorNearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass102,316 miles (+4,568)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 102,316 miles
- Test number
- 358289254710
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass97,748 miles (+13)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 97,748 miles
- Test number
- 612865635608
- 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)
- AdvisorySlight oil leak
Fail97,735 miles (+2,017)2 failures1 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 97,735 miles
- Test number
- 937188263861
- FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- FailureExhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)
- Repaired at testExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- 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)
- AdvisorySlight oil leak
Pass95,718 miles (+3)4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 95,718 miles
- Test number
- 359455785195
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Fail95,715 miles (+4,245)3 failures5 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 95,715 miles
- Test number
- 125217675107
- FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass91,470 miles2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 91,470 miles
- Test number
- 545660574170
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Fail91,470 miles (+2,610)1 failure2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 91,470 miles
- Test number
- 847630974156
- FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass88,860 miles (+3)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 88,860 miles
- Test number
- 289782173498
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Fail88,857 miles (+1,361)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 88,857 miles
- Test number
- 768748463142
- FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Pass87,496 miles (+1,790)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 87,496 miles
- Test number
- 365348572155
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass85,706 miles (+1,679)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 85,706 miles
- Test number
- 509551371192
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass84,027 miles (+799)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 84,027 miles
- Test number
- 341389470188
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
Pass83,228 miles (+2)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 83,228 miles
- Test number
- 351940689188
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fail83,226 miles (+1,870)5 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 83,226 miles
- Test number
- 234846079108
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- FailureService brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass81,356 miles (+3,051)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 81,356 miles
- Test number
- 290108978121
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass78,305 miles (+2,185)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jun 2008
- Odometer
- 78,305 miles
- Test number
- 243348077406
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass76,120 miles (+9,043)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 76,120 miles
- Test number
- 124676587044
- 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)
Pass67,077 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jan 2007
- Odometer
- 67,077 miles
- Test number
- 812543316069
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Questions about S712 RCS
- Does S712 RCS currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on S712 RCS expired on 20 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on S712 RCS?
- The MOT on S712 RCS expired on 20 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has S712 RCS done?
- S712 RCS was recorded at 110,237 miles at its MOT on 11 Jul 2025, an average of 2,214 miles a year.
- Has S712 RCS ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S712 RCS has failed 11 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Jul 2025.
- Has the mileage on S712 RCS 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 S712 RCS find?
- S712 RCS passed its latest MOT on 11 Jul 2025 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: nearside front electrical wiring insecure abs sensor wire; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; nearside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 3 more.
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