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Porsche Boxster

Red · Petrol · 2003 · 2,700 cc

Y1 EARMOT history

Y1 EAR is a red petrol Porsche Boxster first used on 1 Jul 2003. Its MOT is valid until 22 Dec 2026 and it has passed 18 of 29 MOT tests, with 106,032 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Dec 2025.

Y1 EAR red Porsche Boxster – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Porsche Boxster, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 22 Dec 2026
Mileage
106,032 mi
At MOT on 23 Dec 2025
MOT tests
29
18 passed · 11 failed
Per year
2,140 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y1 EAR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Porsche
Model
Boxster
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,700 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
1 Jul 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
23 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y1 EAR was last recorded at 106,032 miles on 23 Dec 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Dec 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 10 Nov 2022: 101,755 miles, lower than 110,357 miles on 6 Sept 2021.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
106,032 miles · 22 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
2,140 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 106,032 miles
  • 2024 – 104,954 miles
  • 2023 – 103,714 miles
  • 2022 – 101,755 miles
  • 2021 – 110,357 miles
  • 2019 – 101,097 miles
  • 2018 – 100,089 miles
  • 2017 – 96,971 miles
  • 2016 – 92,772 miles
  • 2015 – 89,149 miles
  • 2014 – 86,556 miles
  • 2012 – 83,419 miles
  • 2011 – 79,474 miles
  • 2010 – 71,265 miles
  • 2009 – 70,386 miles
  • 2008 – 69,693 miles
  • 2007 – 67,563 miles
  • 2006 – 64,411 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass106,032 miles
  • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective Nearside and Offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and Offside - coffin arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and Offside - Coffin arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 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.

  • Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2018

  • Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2018

  • Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

29 tests since 12 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass106,032 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    106,032 miles
    Test number
    430642701625
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective Nearside and Offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and Offside - coffin arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and Offside - Coffin arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail106,032 miles (+1,078)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,032 miles
    Test number
    644019641216
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective Nearside and Offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and Offside - coffin arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and Offside - Coffin arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass104,954 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    104,954 miles
    Test number
    392042170145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail104,954 miles (+1,240)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,954 miles
    Test number
    519057748471
    • MajorFront Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass103,714 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    103,714 miles
    Test number
    784767515927
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail103,713 miles (+1,958)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,713 miles
    Test number
    530881619456
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass101,755 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    101,755 miles
    Test number
    824084084530

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail101,755 miles (-8,602)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,755 miles
    Test number
    131127358377
    • DangerousRear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorBrake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

  9. Pass110,357 miles (+9,260)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    110,357 miles
    Test number
    281898241632
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass101,097 miles (+1,008)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    101,097 miles
    Test number
    841856657554

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass100,089 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    100,089 miles
    Test number
    631594831804

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail100,089 miles (+3,118)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,089 miles
    Test number
    542682434316
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass96,971 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    96,971 miles
    Test number
    470553360704

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail96,971 miles (+4,199)4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,971 miles
    Test number
    594731927539
    • Repaired at testExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass92,772 miles (+3,623)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    92,772 miles
    Test number
    565569597773
    • 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)

  16. Pass89,149 miles (+2,593)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    89,149 miles
    Test number
    387594605115
    • 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)

  17. Pass86,556 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    86,556 miles
    Test number
    847941824007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail86,556 miles (+3,137)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,556 miles
    Test number
    918333914036
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass83,419 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    83,419 miles
    Test number
    345704032471
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Fail83,419 miles (+3,945)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,419 miles
    Test number
    718024232254
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass79,474 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    79,474 miles
    Test number
    886378721206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail79,473 miles (+8,208)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,473 miles
    Test number
    387078021215
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

  23. Pass71,265 miles (+879)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    71,265 miles
    Test number
    224946640407

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail70,386 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,386 miles
    Test number
    143683879146
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

  25. Pass70,386 miles (+693)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    70,386 miles
    Test number
    651513879128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass69,693 miles (+2,130)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    69,693 miles
    Test number
    130057758136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass67,563 miles (+3,152)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    67,563 miles
    Test number
    162438357160
    • AdvisoryInner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  28. Fail64,411 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,411 miles
    Test number
    781163996134
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  29. Pass64,411 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    64,411 miles
    Test number
    910933496109
    • AdvisoryBrake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Questions about Y1 EAR

Does Y1 EAR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y1 EAR is valid until 22 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on Y1 EAR?
The MOT on Y1 EAR is valid until 22 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y1 EAR done?
Y1 EAR was recorded at 106,032 miles at its MOT on 23 Dec 2025, an average of 2,140 miles a year.
Has Y1 EAR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y1 EAR has failed 11 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on Y1 EAR ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 10 Nov 2022. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y1 EAR find?
Y1 EAR passed its latest MOT on 23 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: headlamp lens slightly defective nearside and offside; front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside - coffin arms; offside play in steering rack inner joint(s), and 1 more.

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