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Black · Petrol · 1999 · 2,500 cc

T489 UCSMOT history

T489 UCS is a black petrol Porsche Boxster first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 2 Oct 2026 and it has passed 17 of 29 MOT tests, with 100,992 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Oct 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 2 Oct 2026
Mileage
100,992 mi
At MOT on 3 Oct 2025
MOT tests
29
17 passed · 12 failed
Per year
2,708 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T489 UCS
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
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T489 UCS was last recorded at 100,992 miles on 3 Oct 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
100,992 miles · 16 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
2,708 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 100,992 miles
  • 2023 – 99,287 miles
  • 2022 – 98,181 miles
  • 2021 – 95,552 miles
  • 2020 – 92,722 miles
  • 2019 – 91,251 miles
  • 2018 – 88,764 miles
  • 2017 – 88,258 miles
  • 2016 – 87,904 miles
  • 2014 – 87,228 miles
  • 2013 – 85,542 miles
  • 2012 – 83,956 miles
  • 2011 – 81,420 miles
  • 2010 – 70,061 miles
  • 2008 – 67,138 miles
  • 2007 – 60,912 miles
  • 2006 – 49,040 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass100,992 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryAll of the underside covered in underseal
  • AdvisoryManufactures under tray fitted not allowing full inspection

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 Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

29 tests since 27 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass100,992 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    100,992 miles
    Test number
    821829362821
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll of the underside covered in underseal
    • AdvisoryManufactures under tray fitted not allowing full inspection

  2. Fail100,992 miles (+1,705)6 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,992 miles
    Test number
    897710237718
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll of underside covered in underseal
    • AdvisoryFront Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryManufacturers under-trays fitted not allowing full inspection

  3. Pass99,287 miles (+1,106)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    99,287 miles
    Test number
    649344947129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass98,181 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2023
    Odometer
    98,181 miles
    Test number
    549409309609
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryHeavily undersealed

  5. Fail98,181 miles (+23)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,181 miles
    Test number
    377009117944
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryHeavily undersealed

  6. Fail98,158 miles (+2,606)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,158 miles
    Test number
    760146099219
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill to floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill to floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass95,552 miles (+2,830)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2022
    Odometer
    95,552 miles
    Test number
    586105460052
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 275/30/19 y xl inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  8. Pass92,722 miles (+1,471)21 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    92,722 miles
    Test number
    687032370314
    • AdvisoryBoth rear anti rollbar bushes split slightly
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning light on
    • AdvisoryFront floor beginning to corrode
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main feed (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced at jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material lower caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material lower caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main feed (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension arm 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))

  9. Pass91,251 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    91,251 miles
    Test number
    730276691676
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has minor leak of exhaust gases

  10. Fail91,251 miles (+21)1 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,251 miles
    Test number
    403931726928
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Delaminating (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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))

  11. Fail91,230 miles (+2,466)2 dangerous6 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,230 miles
    Test number
    495221399057
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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 emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded On caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded On caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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))

  12. Pass88,764 miles (+506)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    88,764 miles
    Test number
    472869062901

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass88,258 miles (+354)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    88,258 miles
    Test number
    634110248236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass87,904 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    87,904 miles
    Test number
    368370021181
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Fail87,904 miles (+676)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,904 miles
    Test number
    815232957134
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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)

  16. Pass87,228 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    87,228 miles
    Test number
    358903934297
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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)

  17. Fail87,228 miles (+1,686)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,228 miles
    Test number
    635543134242
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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)

  18. Fail85,542 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,542 miles
    Test number
    659826383015
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Pass85,542 miles (+1,586)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    85,542 miles
    Test number
    989636683031
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Pass83,956 miles (+30)1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    83,956 miles
    Test number
    205220472039
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  21. Fail83,926 miles (+2,506)4 failures1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,926 miles
    Test number
    165835662484
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  22. Pass81,420 miles (+213)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    81,420 miles
    Test number
    825586341048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail81,207 miles (+11,146)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,207 miles
    Test number
    569499131061
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

  24. Pass70,061 miles (+1)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    70,061 miles
    Test number
    162648650006
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteWindscreen has small chip & slight scoring

  25. Fail70,060 miles (+2,922)7 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,060 miles
    Test number
    340423250067
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteWindscreen has small chip & slight scoring

  26. Pass67,138 miles (+6,226)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    67,138 miles
    Test number
    920308918264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass60,912 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    60,912 miles
    Test number
    440593427268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail60,912 miles (+11,872)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,912 miles
    Test number
    873265707249
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureTyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureBrake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureBrake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

  29. Pass49,040 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    49,040 miles
    Test number
    332118706474

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T489 UCS

Does T489 UCS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T489 UCS expired on 2 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T489 UCS?
The MOT on T489 UCS expired on 2 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T489 UCS done?
T489 UCS was recorded at 100,992 miles at its MOT on 3 Oct 2025, an average of 2,708 miles a year.
Has T489 UCS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T489 UCS has failed 12 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on T489 UCS 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 T489 UCS find?
T489 UCS passed its latest MOT on 3 Oct 2025 with 3 advisories: central front hydraulic leak, but not excessive; all of the underside covered in underseal; manufactures under tray fitted not allowing full inspection.

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