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Porsche Boxster

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 2,687 cc

Y254 HPEMOT history

Y254 HPE is a silver petrol Porsche Boxster first used on 1 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 29 Sept 2025 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 196,831 km recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Sept 2024.

Y254 HPE silver Porsche Boxster – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Porsche Boxster, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 29 Sept 2025
Mileage
196,831 km
At MOT on 30 Sept 2024
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,955 km
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y254 HPE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Porsche
Model
Boxster
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,687 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
1 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Sept 2025
Latest MOT test
30 Sept 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y254 HPE was last recorded at 196,831 km on 30 Sept 2024, 129 km more than at the previous MOT on 27 Sept 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
196,702 km · 27 Sept 2023
Between the last two tests
129 km
Average per year
2,955 km

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 196,831 km
  • 2023 – 196,702 km
  • 2022 – 195,912 km
  • 2021 – 192,499 km
  • 2020 – 191,427 km
  • 2019 – 189,649 km
  • 2018 – 182,442 km
  • 2017 – 175,915 km

What the latest MOT found

Pass196,831 km
  • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2006–2015

  • Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2011

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

24 tests since 22 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass196,831 km (+129)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    196,831 km
    Test number
    295414196018
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  2. Pass196,702 km (+790)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    196,702 km
    Test number
    395298778172
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  3. Pass195,912 km (+3,413)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    195,912 km
    Test number
    975263395852
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Pass192,499 km (+1,072)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    192,499 km
    Test number
    572871322559

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass191,427 km (+1,778)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    191,427 km
    Test number
    730363008497
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  6. Pass189,649 km (+101)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    189,649 km
    Test number
    488676521034
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
  7. Fail189,548 km (+7,106)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    189,548 km
    Test number
    282034345092
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted.
  8. Pass182,442 km (+6,527)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    182,442 km
    Test number
    733682771596
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  9. Pass175,915 km (+118)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    175,915 km
    Test number
    936220873581

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail175,797 km3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,797 km
    Test number
    864164654222
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
  11. Pass100,151 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2017
    Odometer
    100,151 miles
    Test number
    961321500481

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail100,151 miles (+3,781)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,151 miles
    Test number
    677170381477
    • FailureRear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded caliper (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded in places (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)
  13. Pass96,370 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    96,370 miles
    Test number
    243965115253
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  14. Fail96,370 miles (+7,461)1 failure7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,370 miles
    Test number
    421568481786
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  15. Pass88,909 miles (+6,131)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    88,909 miles
    Test number
    135824164064
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  16. Pass82,778 miles (+2,780)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    82,778 miles
    Test number
    635225942354
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  17. Pass79,998 miles (+3,727)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    79,998 miles
    Test number
    757608241228
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear Brake Discs will soon need replacing
  18. Pass76,271 miles (+5,867)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    76,271 miles
    Test number
    613617640266
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  19. Pass70,404 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    70,404 miles
    Test number
    172400759250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail70,404 miles (+7,166)1 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,404 miles
    Test number
    663738049291
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
  21. Pass63,238 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2009
    Odometer
    63,238 miles
    Test number
    291231648189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail63,238 miles (+2,966)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,238 miles
    Test number
    353241238159
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
  23. Pass60,272 miles (+5,991)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2008
    Odometer
    60,272 miles
    Test number
    293221237157
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  24. Pass54,281 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    54,281 miles
    Test number
    150942816143
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Questions about Y254 HPE

Does Y254 HPE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y254 HPE expired on 29 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y254 HPE?
The MOT on Y254 HPE expired on 29 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y254 HPE done?
Y254 HPE was recorded at 196,831 km at its MOT on 30 Sept 2024, an average of 2,955 km a year.
Has Y254 HPE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y254 HPE has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Aug 2019.
Has the mileage on Y254 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 Y254 HPE find?
Y254 HPE passed its latest MOT on 30 Sept 2024 with 5 advisories: exhaust system corroded; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 2 more.

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