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Porsche Boxster

Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 2,687 cc

X16 MCWMOT history

X16 MCW is a blue petrol Porsche Boxster first used on 8 Mar 2005. Its MOT is valid until 6 Aug 2027 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 81,497 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Jul 2026.

X16 MCW blue Porsche Boxster – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Porsche Boxster, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 6 Aug 2027
Mileage
81,497 mi
At MOT on 31 Jul 2026
MOT tests
23
19 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,880 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X16 MCW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Porsche
Model
Boxster
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,687 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
8 Mar 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
31 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X16 MCW was last recorded at 81,497 miles on 31 Jul 2026, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
81,494 miles · 28 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
2,880 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 81,497 miles
  • 2025 – 79,322 miles
  • 2024 – 79,063 miles
  • 2023 – 75,279 miles
  • 2022 – 72,352 miles
  • 2021 – 69,046 miles
  • 2020 – 67,008 miles
  • 2019 – 59,355 miles
  • 2018 – 56,063 miles
  • 2017 – 51,698 miles
  • 2016 – 42,391 miles
  • 2015 – 41,952 miles
  • 2014 – 39,710 miles
  • 2013 – 36,765 miles
  • 2012 – 35,094 miles
  • 2011 – 33,244 miles
  • 2010 – 31,011 miles
  • 2009 – 30,023 miles
  • 2008 – 28,520 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass81,497 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

23 tests since 8 Mar 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass81,497 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    81,497 miles
    Test number
    655770011107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail81,494 miles (+2,172)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,494 miles
    Test number
    497479795416
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective Seatbelt not retracting. (7.1.2 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorRear Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
  3. Pass79,322 miles (+259)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    79,322 miles
    Test number
    880524950531

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass79,063 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    79,063 miles
    Test number
    351474006806
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S/F & O/S/F hose to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust clamp split
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Fail79,063 miles (+3,784)5 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,063 miles
    Test number
    339567347223
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected (4.11 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S/F & O/S/F from hose to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust clamp split rear
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass75,279 miles (+2,927)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2024
    Odometer
    75,279 miles
    Test number
    419985921093
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. Pass72,352 miles (+3,306)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2023
    Odometer
    72,352 miles
    Test number
    103651822666
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At caliper (1.1.11 (c))
  8. Pass69,046 miles (+2,038)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2022
    Odometer
    69,046 miles
    Test number
    302625153092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass67,008 miles (+7,653)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    67,008 miles
    Test number
    796312071334
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  10. Pass59,355 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    59,355 miles
    Test number
    459377582268
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  11. Fail59,355 miles (+3,292)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,355 miles
    Test number
    717768133515
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  12. Pass56,063 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    56,063 miles
    Test number
    964657542808
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear headlamp level arm broken
  13. Fail56,063 miles (+4,365)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,063 miles
    Test number
    856543359666
    • FailureHeadlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureHeadlamp aim too low both (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear headlamp level arm broken
  14. Pass51,698 miles (+9,307)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    51,698 miles
    Test number
    670270718248
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  15. Pass42,391 miles (+439)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    42,391 miles
    Test number
    249710030741

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass41,952 miles (+2,242)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    41,952 miles
    Test number
    975611715235
    • NoteFront brake pads worn
    • NoteSome corrosion on offside front brake pipe
    • NoteSome fluctuation on all brakes
    • NoteSurface corrosion on all brake discs
  17. Pass39,710 miles (+2,945)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    39,710 miles
    Test number
    687092094197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass36,765 miles (+1,671)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    36,765 miles
    Test number
    239490093489

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass35,094 miles (+1,850)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    35,094 miles
    Test number
    409707182103
    • 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)
  20. Pass33,244 miles (+2,233)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    33,244 miles
    Test number
    435619271112
    • 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)
    • NoteAdvise unable to test some items properly due to plastic covers
  21. Pass31,011 miles (+988)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    31,011 miles
    Test number
    504358050176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass30,023 miles (+1,503)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2010
    Odometer
    30,023 miles
    Test number
    883206329148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass28,520 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    28,520 miles
    Test number
    743928368053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X16 MCW

Does X16 MCW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X16 MCW is valid until 6 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on X16 MCW?
The MOT on X16 MCW is valid until 6 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X16 MCW done?
X16 MCW was recorded at 81,497 miles at its MOT on 31 Jul 2026, an average of 2,880 miles a year.
Has X16 MCW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X16 MCW has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on X16 MCW 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 X16 MCW find?
X16 MCW passed its latest MOT on 31 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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