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Grey · Petrol · 2005 · 2,687 cc

V23 MECMOT history

V23 MEC is a grey petrol Porsche Boxster first used on 28 Apr 2005. Its MOT is valid until 31 May 2027 and it has passed 19 of 21 MOT tests, with 78,139 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Jun 2026.

V23 MEC grey Porsche Boxster – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 31 May 2027
Mileage
78,139 mi
At MOT on 1 Jun 2026
MOT tests
21
19 passed · 2 failed
Per year
3,491 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V23 MEC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Porsche
Model
Boxster
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,687 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
28 Apr 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 May 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V23 MEC was last recorded at 78,139 miles on 1 Jun 2026, 3,498 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
74,641 miles · 23 May 2025
Between the last two tests
3,498 miles
Average per year
3,491 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 78,139 miles
  • 2025 – 74,641 miles
  • 2024 – 70,677 miles
  • 2023 – 65,111 miles
  • 2022 – 60,579 miles
  • 2021 – 57,869 miles
  • 2020 – 56,474 miles
  • 2019 – 54,215 miles
  • 2018 – 51,519 miles
  • 2016 – 47,967 miles
  • 2014 – 36,868 miles
  • 2013 – 34,574 miles
  • 2012 – 31,909 miles
  • 2011 – 31,726 miles
  • 2010 – 31,714 miles
  • 2009 – 26,164 miles
  • 2008 – 15,189 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass78,139 miles
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe feeding flexible brake hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on the inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe feeding flexible brake hose and calliper pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe feeding flexible brake hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on the inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe feeding flexible brake hose and calliper pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025

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.

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

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2019–2025

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

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2019–2025

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2025

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

21 tests since 20 May 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass78,139 miles (+3,498)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2027
    Odometer
    78,139 miles
    Test number
    138889784059
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe feeding flexible brake hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on the inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe feeding flexible brake hose and calliper pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe feeding flexible brake hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on the inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe feeding flexible brake hose and calliper pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass74,641 miles (+4)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2026
    Odometer
    74,641 miles
    Test number
    157326287920
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Fail74,637 miles (+3,960)4 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,637 miles
    Test number
    941782742503
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass70,677 miles (+5,566)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2025
    Odometer
    70,677 miles
    Test number
    721166691687
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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))

  5. Pass65,111 miles (+4,532)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2024
    Odometer
    65,111 miles
    Test number
    127364469206
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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))

  6. Pass60,579 miles (+2,710)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2023
    Odometer
    60,579 miles
    Test number
    478955921350
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively Both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass57,869 miles (+1,395)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2022
    Odometer
    57,869 miles
    Test number
    456930430426
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  8. Pass56,474 miles (+2,259)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    56,474 miles
    Test number
    964173742223
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  9. Pass54,215 miles (+2,696)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    54,215 miles
    Test number
    745810135631
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  10. Pass51,519 miles (+3,552)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    51,519 miles
    Test number
    663346708650
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Pass47,967 miles (+2,786)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    47,967 miles
    Test number
    190635750781
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Pass45,181 miles (+8,313)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    45,181 miles
    Test number
    978009523038
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Pass36,868 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    36,868 miles
    Test number
    369261754397

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail36,868 miles (+294)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,868 miles
    Test number
    135630254351
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  15. Pass36,574 miles (+2,000)7 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2015
    Odometer
    36,574 miles
    Test number
    756543434111
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteAdvise tracking check
    • NoteNsf tyre 2008.7 years old
    • NoteOsf tyre 2008. 7 years old

  16. Pass34,574 miles (+2,665)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2014
    Odometer
    34,574 miles
    Test number
    937613343100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass31,909 miles (+183)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2013
    Odometer
    31,909 miles
    Test number
    186739632133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass31,726 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2012
    Odometer
    31,726 miles
    Test number
    206930741486

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass31,714 miles (+5,550)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2011
    Odometer
    31,714 miles
    Test number
    250241640466

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass26,164 miles (+10,975)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2010
    Odometer
    26,164 miles
    Test number
    534240549194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass15,189 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2009
    Odometer
    15,189 miles
    Test number
    252811448494

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V23 MEC

Does V23 MEC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V23 MEC is valid until 31 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on V23 MEC?
The MOT on V23 MEC is valid until 31 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V23 MEC done?
V23 MEC was recorded at 78,139 miles at its MOT on 1 Jun 2026, an average of 3,491 miles a year.
Has V23 MEC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V23 MEC has failed 2 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 19 May 2025.
Has the mileage on V23 MEC 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 V23 MEC find?
V23 MEC passed its latest MOT on 1 Jun 2026 with 1 minor defect and 8 advisories: offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe feeding flexible brake hose corroded; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on the inside edge, and 6 more.

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