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Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 3,200 cc

T500 ESSMOT history

T500 ESS is a silver petrol Porsche Boxster first used on 13 Jul 2001. Its MOT is valid until 19 Sept 2027 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 53,931 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 19 Sept 2027
Mileage
53,931 mi
At MOT on 3 Sept 2026
MOT tests
24
20 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,312 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T500 ESS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Porsche
Model
Boxster
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,200 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
13 Jul 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T500 ESS was last recorded at 53,931 miles on 3 Sept 2026, 709 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
53,222 miles · 3 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
709 miles
Average per year
1,312 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 53,931 miles
  • 2025 – 53,222 miles
  • 2024 – 52,341 miles
  • 2023 – 51,000 miles
  • 2022 – 50,126 miles
  • 2021 – 49,238 miles
  • 2020 – 48,285 miles
  • 2019 – 46,936 miles
  • 2018 – 45,184 miles
  • 2017 – 43,686 miles
  • 2016 – 41,991 miles
  • 2015 – 39,507 miles
  • 2013 – 36,598 miles
  • 2012 – 35,649 miles
  • 2011 – 33,597 miles
  • 2010 – 30,895 miles
  • 2009 – 30,600 miles
  • 2008 – 29,346 miles
  • 2007 – 29,015 miles
  • 2006 – 27,462 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass53,931 miles
  • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryInner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyreRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Both rear tyres slightly perished

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

24 tests since 3 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass53,931 miles (+709)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    53,931 miles
    Test number
    400693981196
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryInner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass53,222 miles (+881)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    53,222 miles
    Test number
    902618556859
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 Wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass52,341 miles (+1,341)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    52,341 miles
    Test number
    623292575300
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass51,000 miles (+874)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    51,000 miles
    Test number
    894667048574
    • 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))

  5. Pass50,126 miles (+888)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    50,126 miles
    Test number
    611437305958

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass49,238 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    49,238 miles
    Test number
    964616355755
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Fail49,233 miles (+948)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,233 miles
    Test number
    102721126927
    • MajorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass48,285 miles (+1,349)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    48,285 miles
    Test number
    425863695295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass46,936 miles (+1,752)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    46,936 miles
    Test number
    783392107965

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass45,184 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    45,184 miles
    Test number
    437164242270
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres slightly perished

  11. Fail45,184 miles (+1,498)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,184 miles
    Test number
    914147927886
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres slightly perished

  12. Pass43,686 miles (+1,695)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    43,686 miles
    Test number
    414634771267
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres starting to perish and crack

  13. Pass41,991 miles (+2,484)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    41,991 miles
    Test number
    331330027260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass39,507 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    39,507 miles
    Test number
    988565916096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail39,507 miles (+2,909)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,507 miles
    Test number
    203745795985
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  16. Pass36,598 miles (+949)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    36,598 miles
    Test number
    846729033385

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass35,649 miles (+2,052)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    35,649 miles
    Test number
    776262932334

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass33,597 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    33,597 miles
    Test number
    587649341320

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail33,596 miles (+2,701)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,596 miles
    Test number
    396518741345
    • FailureFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureStop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  20. Pass30,895 miles (+295)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    30,895 miles
    Test number
    282158980188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass30,600 miles (+1,254)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    30,600 miles
    Test number
    541967779160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass29,346 miles (+331)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    29,346 miles
    Test number
    233240698180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass29,015 miles (+1,553)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    29,015 miles
    Test number
    133060197163
    • 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)

  24. Pass27,462 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    27,462 miles
    Test number
    200164686416

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T500 ESS

Does T500 ESS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T500 ESS is valid until 19 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on T500 ESS?
The MOT on T500 ESS is valid until 19 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T500 ESS done?
T500 ESS was recorded at 53,931 miles at its MOT on 3 Sept 2026, an average of 1,312 miles a year.
Has T500 ESS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T500 ESS has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Aug 2021.
Has the mileage on T500 ESS 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 T500 ESS find?
T500 ESS passed its latest MOT on 3 Sept 2026 with 2 minor defects and 4 advisories: nearside headlamp lens slightly defective; offside headlamp lens slightly defective; inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 tyres, and 3 more.

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