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Porsche Boxster

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 2,687 cc

X50 DLEMOT history

X50 DLE is a silver petrol Porsche Boxster first used on 3 Oct 2003. Its MOT is valid until 26 Oct 2027 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 73,286 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Oct 2026.

X50 DLE silver Porsche Boxster – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 26 Oct 2027
Mileage
73,286 mi
At MOT on 26 Oct 2026
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,533 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X50 DLE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Porsche
Model
Boxster
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,687 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
3 Oct 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X50 DLE was last recorded at 73,286 miles on 26 Oct 2026, 694 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
72,592 miles · 27 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
694 miles
Average per year
2,533 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 73,286 miles
  • 2025 – 72,592 miles
  • 2022 – 71,874 miles
  • 2021 – 71,340 miles
  • 2020 – 71,195 miles
  • 2018 – 71,057 miles
  • 2017 – 70,934 miles
  • 2016 – 70,468 miles
  • 2015 – 68,858 miles
  • 2014 – 66,675 miles
  • 2012 – 64,448 miles
  • 2011 – 62,755 miles
  • 2010 – 59,594 miles
  • 2009 – 55,779 miles
  • 2008 – 45,834 miles
  • 2007 – 31,929 miles
  • 2006 – 22,619 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass73,286 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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.

  • Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both front shock absorbers corroded.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

25 tests since 26 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass73,286 miles (+694)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    73,286 miles
    Test number
    277787788955
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass72,592 miles (+49)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    72,592 miles
    Test number
    829185379824

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail72,543 miles (+669)6 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,543 miles
    Test number
    299057983941
    • MajorEmissions oxygen sensor missing where one was fitted as standard Both lambda sensors missing (8.2.1.1 (a))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits Sensor reading has a large variance due to no sensors fitted (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Chassis pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorRear Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard No obvious catalytic converters fitted (8.2.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All discs slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both side casings rusty on dampers (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Slight play in joint, more so in jacked position (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Calliper pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Chassis pipe (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass71,874 miles (+534)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2023
    Odometer
    71,874 miles
    Test number
    240300268438
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass71,340 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    71,340 miles
    Test number
    734750541590
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (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))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both front shock absorbers corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Fail71,340 miles (+145)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,340 miles
    Test number
    693992062532
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (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))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both front shock absorbers corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Pass71,195 miles (+138)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    71,195 miles
    Test number
    973942456829

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass71,057 miles (+123)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    71,057 miles
    Test number
    682460909686

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass70,934 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    70,934 miles
    Test number
    885883220714
    • AdvisoryFront to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

  10. Fail70,934 miles (+466)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,934 miles
    Test number
    615244774985
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

  11. Pass70,468 miles (+1,610)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    70,468 miles
    Test number
    382310730074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass68,858 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2016
    Odometer
    68,858 miles
    Test number
    699962955101
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryInner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryInner Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  13. Fail68,858 miles (+2,183)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,858 miles
    Test number
    828066245173
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryInner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryInner Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  14. Pass66,675 miles (+10)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    66,675 miles
    Test number
    196868504166
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  15. Fail66,665 miles (+2,217)2 dangerous1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,665 miles
    Test number
    708040764039
    • DangerousNearside Inner Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • DangerousOffside Inner Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  16. Pass64,448 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    64,448 miles
    Test number
    476738512386
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  17. Fail64,448 miles (+1,693)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,448 miles
    Test number
    518838312377
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  18. Pass62,755 miles (+3,161)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    62,755 miles
    Test number
    386051401349

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass59,594 miles (+3,815)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    59,594 miles
    Test number
    424373900378

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass55,779 miles (+9,945)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    55,779 miles
    Test number
    394816099443

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass45,834 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    45,834 miles
    Test number
    651601898206
    • NoteTread on nearside front tyre close to wear bars

  22. Fail45,834 miles (+13,905)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,834 miles
    Test number
    912771398296
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteTread on nearside front tyre close to wear bars

  23. Fail31,929 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,929 miles
    Test number
    343509867438
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass31,929 miles (+9,310)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    31,929 miles
    Test number
    760359267292
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass22,619 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    22,619 miles
    Test number
    720699196278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X50 DLE

Does X50 DLE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X50 DLE is valid until 26 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on X50 DLE?
The MOT on X50 DLE is valid until 26 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X50 DLE done?
X50 DLE was recorded at 73,286 miles at its MOT on 26 Oct 2026, an average of 2,533 miles a year.
Has X50 DLE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X50 DLE has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on X50 DLE 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 X50 DLE find?
X50 DLE passed its latest MOT on 26 Oct 2026 with 2 minor defects and 3 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing, and 2 more.

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