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Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 2,500 cc

T490 ERXMOT history

T490 ERX is a blue petrol Porsche Boxster first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 14 Aug 2025 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 136,012 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Aug 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 14 Aug 2025
Mileage
136,012 mi
At MOT on 21 Jun 2023
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,165 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T490 ERX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Porsche
Model
Boxster
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,500 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Aug 2025
Latest MOT test
15 Aug 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T490 ERX was last recorded at 136,012 miles on 21 Jun 2023, 52 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 May 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
135,960 miles · 30 May 2022
Between the last two tests
52 miles
Average per year
3,165 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 136,012 miles
  • 2022 – 135,960 miles
  • 2019 – 135,945 miles
  • 2018 – 134,373 miles
  • 2017 – 133,905 miles
  • 2016 – 133,046 miles
  • 2015 – 131,792 miles
  • 2014 – 131,722 miles
  • 2013 – 129,358 miles
  • 2011 – 118,358 miles
  • 2010 – 112,629 miles
  • 2009 – 105,085 miles
  • 2008 – 98,712 miles
  • 2007 – 93,037 miles
  • 2006 – 83,200 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • 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 Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2013

  • Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2011

Full MOT history

23 tests since 7 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. PassMileage not read10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    796677640411
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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 Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • 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 both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass136,012 miles (+52)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    136,012 miles
    Test number
    920154854143
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front too rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • 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))

  3. Pass135,960 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2023
    Odometer
    135,960 miles
    Test number
    232254827580
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material too rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • 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))

  4. Fail135,960 miles (+15)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,960 miles
    Test number
    170189232971
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material too rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • 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))

  5. Pass135,945 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    135,945 miles
    Test number
    647527717196
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail135,945 miles (+1,572)4 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,945 miles
    Test number
    371312370348
    • MajorBrake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass134,373 miles2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    134,373 miles
    Test number
    404435710929
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust deteriorated

  8. Fail134,373 miles (+468)1 repaired2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,373 miles
    Test number
    512121512037
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust deteriorated

  9. Pass133,905 miles (+859)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    133,905 miles
    Test number
    313087872409
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  10. Pass133,046 miles (+1,254)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    133,046 miles
    Test number
    232344758231
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning lamp on

  11. Pass131,792 miles (+70)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    131,792 miles
    Test number
    729805355592

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass131,722 miles (+2,364)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    131,722 miles
    Test number
    877121224206
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  13. Pass129,358 miles (+4)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    129,358 miles
    Test number
    186408813283
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteExhaust deteriorated

  14. Fail129,354 miles (+10,996)1 failure1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,354 miles
    Test number
    778724813245
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteExhaust deteriorated

  15. Pass118,358 miles (+5,729)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    118,358 miles
    Test number
    798093971232
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteOil leak

  16. Pass112,629 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    112,629 miles
    Test number
    383131480450
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteFront brake disc's worn

  17. Fail112,629 miles (+7,544)2 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,629 miles
    Test number
    264801580293
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteFront brake disc's worn

  18. Pass105,085 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    105,085 miles
    Test number
    251643599260
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Fail105,076 miles (+6,364)5 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,076 miles
    Test number
    513893299201
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front 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)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • 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)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteOil leak

  20. Pass98,712 miles (+5,675)5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    98,712 miles
    Test number
    652215298259
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSlight wear to brake pedal rubber.

  21. Pass93,037 miles (+9,837)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    93,037 miles
    Test number
    503925477202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass83,200 miles (+60)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    83,200 miles
    Test number
    233592086262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail83,140 miles1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,140 miles
    Test number
    271100586231
    • FailureRear Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T490 ERX

Does T490 ERX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T490 ERX expired on 14 Aug 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T490 ERX?
The MOT on T490 ERX expired on 14 Aug 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T490 ERX done?
T490 ERX was recorded at 136,012 miles at its MOT on 21 Jun 2023, an average of 3,165 miles a year.
Has T490 ERX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T490 ERX has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 25 May 2022.
Has the mileage on T490 ERX 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 T490 ERX find?
T490 ERX passed its latest MOT on 15 Aug 2024 with 10 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides; nearside front brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 7 more.

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