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Porsche Boxster

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 2,500 cc

T5 EFNMOT history

T5 EFN is a black petrol Porsche Boxster first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 26 Apr 2027 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 146,501 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 26 Apr 2027
Mileage
146,501 mi
At MOT on 10 Apr 2026
MOT tests
29
21 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,666 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T5 EFN
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 valid until 26 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T5 EFN was last recorded at 146,501 miles on 10 Apr 2026, 2,074 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
144,427 miles · 4 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
2,074 miles
Average per year
3,666 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 146,501 miles
  • 2025 – 144,427 miles
  • 2024 – 143,545 miles
  • 2023 – 138,802 miles
  • 2022 – 137,189 miles
  • 2021 – 134,387 miles
  • 2020 – 128,665 miles
  • 2019 – 127,399 miles
  • 2018 – 123,227 miles
  • 2017 – 118,892 miles
  • 2016 – 116,629 miles
  • 2015 – 115,407 miles
  • 2014 – 113,223 miles
  • 2013 – 108,747 miles
  • 2012 – 105,463 miles
  • 2010 – 104,269 miles
  • 2009 – 102,612 miles
  • 2008 – 95,633 miles
  • 2007 – 80,478 miles
  • 2006 – 75,683 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass146,501 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front and Rear (1.1.11 (c))

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.

  • Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2006–2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2015

Full MOT history

29 tests since 4 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass146,501 miles (+2,074)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    146,501 miles
    Test number
    299450520325
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front and Rear (1.1.11 (c))
  2. Pass144,427 miles (+882)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    144,427 miles
    Test number
    894560798516

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass143,545 miles (+4,743)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    143,545 miles
    Test number
    437040246413

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass138,802 miles (+1,613)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    138,802 miles
    Test number
    937156233890
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  5. Pass137,189 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    137,189 miles
    Test number
    733922007508

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail137,178 miles (+2,791)6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,178 miles
    Test number
    787696103135
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  7. Pass134,387 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    134,387 miles
    Test number
    187663564413
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre is a summer tyre, all the other 3 are winter ones
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear c.v boots cracking
    • AdvisoryN/s/r cam cover slight oil leak
  8. Fail134,387 miles (+5,722)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,387 miles
    Test number
    749458128734
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre is a summer tyre, all the other 3 are winter ones
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear c.v boots cracking
    • AdvisoryN/s/r cam cover slight oil leak
  9. Pass128,665 miles (+1,266)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    128,665 miles
    Test number
    284928981823

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass127,399 miles (+2,219)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    127,399 miles
    Test number
    398932964517
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Pass125,180 miles (+1,953)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    125,180 miles
    Test number
    520431311422

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass123,227 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    123,227 miles
    Test number
    552802411420

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail123,227 miles (+4,335)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,227 miles
    Test number
    266561924821
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureFront registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
  14. Pass118,892 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    118,892 miles
    Test number
    866927746421

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail118,888 miles (+2,259)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,888 miles
    Test number
    378053755975
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
  16. Pass116,629 miles (+1,222)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    116,629 miles
    Test number
    891128190485
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded rear of both main (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  17. Pass115,407 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2016
    Odometer
    115,407 miles
    Test number
    486747825171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail115,407 miles (+2,184)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,407 miles
    Test number
    168406525139
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  19. Pass113,223 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2015
    Odometer
    113,223 miles
    Test number
    325002324186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail113,223 miles (+4,476)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,223 miles
    Test number
    677474814158
    • FailureDriver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
  21. Pass108,747 miles (+3,284)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2014
    Odometer
    108,747 miles
    Test number
    559724343198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass105,463 miles (+1,194)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    105,463 miles
    Test number
    466544952087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass104,269 miles (+1,657)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    104,269 miles
    Test number
    781405830361

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass102,612 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    102,612 miles
    Test number
    833163249399

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail102,612 miles (+6,979)2 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,612 miles
    Test number
    743450839344
    • FailureDriver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteOil leak noted
    • NoteSlight play noted at offside front wheel?
  26. Pass95,633 miles (+15,155)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    95,633 miles
    Test number
    591436648354
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  27. Pass80,478 miles (+4,795)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    80,478 miles
    Test number
    482896017456
    • NoteAdvise slight play in n/s/f link arm.
    • NoteAdvise slight wear in front discs.
  28. Pass75,683 miles (+115)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    75,683 miles
    Test number
    852092246318

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail75,568 miles3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,568 miles
    Test number
    213518236377
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Questions about T5 EFN

Does T5 EFN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T5 EFN is valid until 26 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on T5 EFN?
The MOT on T5 EFN is valid until 26 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T5 EFN done?
T5 EFN was recorded at 146,501 miles at its MOT on 10 Apr 2026, an average of 3,666 miles a year.
Has T5 EFN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T5 EFN has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on T5 EFN 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 T5 EFN find?
T5 EFN passed its latest MOT on 10 Apr 2026 with 1 advisory: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear.

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