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Porsche Boxster

Grey · Petrol · 2001 · 2,700 cc

Y253 HPEMOT history

Y253 HPE is a grey petrol Porsche Boxster first used on 1 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 7 Aug 2027 and it has passed 16 of 26 MOT tests, with 83,219 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Aug 2026.

Y253 HPE grey Porsche Boxster – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Porsche Boxster, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 7 Aug 2027
Mileage
83,219 mi
At MOT on 8 Aug 2026
MOT tests
26
16 passed · 10 failed
Per year
2,776 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y253 HPE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Porsche
Model
Boxster
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,700 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
1 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y253 HPE was last recorded at 83,219 miles on 8 Aug 2026, 1,326 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
81,893 miles · 12 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
1,326 miles
Average per year
2,776 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 83,219 miles
  • 2025 – 81,893 miles
  • 2024 – 80,179 miles
  • 2022 – 78,765 miles
  • 2021 – 76,927 miles
  • 2020 – 73,795 miles
  • 2019 – 72,019 miles
  • 2018 – 67,954 miles
  • 2017 – 65,378 miles
  • 2016 – 64,986 miles
  • 2015 – 64,910 miles
  • 2013 – 64,416 miles
  • 2012 – 63,891 miles
  • 2009 – 53,098 miles
  • 2008 – 47,774 miles
  • 2007 – 34,217 miles
  • 2006 – 26,926 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass83,219 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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes front to rear are corroding in several sections

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Fuel cap seal splitting

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

26 tests since 28 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass83,219 miles (+1,326)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    83,219 miles
    Test number
    930927020312

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass81,893 miles (+15)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    81,893 miles
    Test number
    259026650522
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside rear corroded to inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail81,878 miles (+1,699)4 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,878 miles
    Test number
    589701133991
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no beam pattern (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from hose to union (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear from nearside union to offside (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no beam pattern (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded to inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened to inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside and nearside rear tyres badly worn on inner edges

  4. Pass80,179 miles (+2)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    80,179 miles
    Test number
    389959215120
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes front to rear are corroding in several sections (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal splitting
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both front and rear shock absorbers are corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Fail80,177 miles (+1,412)2 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,177 miles
    Test number
    811472601383
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes front to rear are corroding in several sections (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal splitting
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both front and rear shock absorbers are corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Pass78,765 miles (+1,838)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    78,765 miles
    Test number
    237042818160
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  7. Pass76,927 miles (+47)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    76,927 miles
    Test number
    472738243822
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres worn low on inner edges
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal deteriorating
    • AdvisoryPower steering noisy
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe union in poor condition (o/s/f wheel arch)
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs pitted

  8. Fail76,880 miles (+3,085)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,880 miles
    Test number
    176163702890
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres worn low on inner edges
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal deteriorating
    • AdvisoryPower steering noisy
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe union in poor condition (o/s/f wheel arch)
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs pitted

  9. Pass73,795 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    73,795 miles
    Test number
    762890207667
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front/rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBoth front strut upper top mounts are badly corroded
    • AdvisoryPower steering noisy/slight roughness

  10. Fail73,794 miles (+1,775)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,794 miles
    Test number
    519259433423
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim not tested both (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorHeadlamp not working on dipped beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorHeadlamp not working on main beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front/rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBoth front strut upper top mounts are badly corroded
    • AdvisoryPower steering noisy/slight roughness

  11. Pass72,019 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    72,019 miles
    Test number
    985804951115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail72,019 miles (+4,065)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,019 miles
    Test number
    198718877288
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass67,954 miles (+4)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    67,954 miles
    Test number
    886138724993
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  14. Fail67,950 miles (+2,572)1 major11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,950 miles
    Test number
    947151057043
    • MajorOffside Front Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  15. Pass65,378 miles (+392)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    65,378 miles
    Test number
    583806298544
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass64,986 miles (+76)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    64,986 miles
    Test number
    883956294624
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass64,910 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    64,910 miles
    Test number
    609449895082
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Fail64,910 miles (+494)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,910 miles
    Test number
    685499895045
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  19. Fail64,416 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,416 miles
    Test number
    165480833314
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass64,416 miles (+525)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    64,416 miles
    Test number
    397530533336
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass63,891 miles (+10,793)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    63,891 miles
    Test number
    925090952234
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  22. Pass53,098 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    53,098 miles
    Test number
    390413479408
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Fail53,092 miles (+5,318)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,092 miles
    Test number
    533882779260
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Fail47,774 miles (+13,557)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,774 miles
    Test number
    661316638110
    • FailureNearside Inner Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Inner Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteOil leak

  25. Pass34,217 miles (+7,291)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2008
    Odometer
    34,217 miles
    Test number
    732562927108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass26,926 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    26,926 miles
    Test number
    811438816181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y253 HPE

Does Y253 HPE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y253 HPE is valid until 7 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y253 HPE?
The MOT on Y253 HPE is valid until 7 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y253 HPE done?
Y253 HPE was recorded at 83,219 miles at its MOT on 8 Aug 2026, an average of 2,776 miles a year.
Has Y253 HPE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y253 HPE has failed 10 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on Y253 HPE 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 Y253 HPE find?
Y253 HPE passed its latest MOT on 8 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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