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Porsche Boxster

Grey · Petrol · 2001 · 3,200 cc

Y257 HPEMOT history

Y257 HPE is a grey petrol Porsche Boxster first used on 8 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 11 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 77,480 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Nov 2025.

Y257 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 11 Nov 2026
Mileage
77,480 mi
At MOT on 12 Nov 2025
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,555 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y257 HPE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Porsche
Model
Boxster
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,200 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
8 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
12 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y257 HPE was last recorded at 77,480 miles on 12 Nov 2025, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
77,478 miles · 6 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
2,555 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 77,480 miles
  • 2024 – 75,872 miles
  • 2023 – 73,461 miles
  • 2022 – 71,699 miles
  • 2021 – 69,392 miles
  • 2020 – 68,223 miles
  • 2019 – 65,885 miles
  • 2018 – 63,212 miles
  • 2017 – 58,419 miles
  • 2016 – 57,029 miles
  • 2015 – 55,018 miles
  • 2014 – 53,392 miles
  • 2013 – 50,382 miles
  • 2012 – 47,583 miles
  • 2011 – 44,864 miles
  • 2010 – 42,036 miles
  • 2009 – 37,893 miles
  • 2008 – 34,617 miles
  • 2007 – 30,671 miles
  • 2006 – 27,079 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass77,480 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024

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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2024–2025

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

26 tests since 20 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass77,480 miles (+2)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    77,480 miles
    Test number
    373466083587
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

  2. Fail77,478 miles (+1,606)2 major2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,478 miles
    Test number
    374936006907
    • MajorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • 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 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

  3. Pass75,872 miles4 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    75,872 miles
    Test number
    786469094368
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear 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))
    • MinorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

  4. Fail75,872 miles (+2,411)2 major6 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,872 miles
    Test number
    810414205353
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear 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))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

  5. Pass73,461 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    73,461 miles
    Test number
    576731139110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail73,450 miles (+1,751)1 dangerous5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,450 miles
    Test number
    140612911230
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass71,699 miles (+2,307)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    71,699 miles
    Test number
    145116567363
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front heavily corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside 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 corroded (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Pass69,392 miles (+1,169)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    69,392 miles
    Test number
    206187210436
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass68,223 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    68,223 miles
    Test number
    584419263646
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inside face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inside face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Fail68,223 miles (+2,338)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,223 miles
    Test number
    883533608703
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inside face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inside face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Pass65,885 miles (+23)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    65,885 miles
    Test number
    140747669770
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted obscuring underside components

  12. Fail65,862 miles (+2,650)1 dangerous13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,862 miles
    Test number
    881161987034
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted obscuring underside components

  13. Pass63,212 miles (+4,793)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    63,212 miles
    Test number
    665722529381
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and slightly out of shape (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and slightly out of shape (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass58,419 miles (+1,390)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    58,419 miles
    Test number
    977015781463

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass57,029 miles (+2,011)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    57,029 miles
    Test number
    904605850164
    • AdvisoryOIL LEAK
    • AdvisoryREAR BRAKE PIPE CORRODING

  16. Pass55,018 miles (+1,626)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    55,018 miles
    Test number
    827122765064
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass53,392 miles (+3,010)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    53,392 miles
    Test number
    526693954043
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteFront and rear brake discs starting to corrode
    • NoteOffside front to rear metal brake pipe starting to corrode
    • NoteSlight engine oil leaks

  18. Pass50,382 miles (+2,799)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    50,382 miles
    Test number
    389174673073
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass47,583 miles (+2,719)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    47,583 miles
    Test number
    439540582075
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Pass44,864 miles (+2,828)1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    44,864 miles
    Test number
    416844261099
    • NoteN/S/F Tyre is slightly worn on the outer edge

  21. Pass42,036 miles (+4,143)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    42,036 miles
    Test number
    562474640073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass37,893 miles (+3,276)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    37,893 miles
    Test number
    433200649036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass34,617 miles (+3,946)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    34,617 miles
    Test number
    122096558051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass30,671 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    30,671 miles
    Test number
    770561767040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail30,671 miles (+3,592)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,671 miles
    Test number
    251301967013
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  26. Pass27,079 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    27,079 miles
    Test number
    333541856024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y257 HPE

Does Y257 HPE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y257 HPE is valid until 11 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on Y257 HPE?
The MOT on Y257 HPE is valid until 11 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y257 HPE done?
Y257 HPE was recorded at 77,480 miles at its MOT on 12 Nov 2025, an average of 2,555 miles a year.
Has Y257 HPE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y257 HPE has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on Y257 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 Y257 HPE find?
Y257 HPE passed its latest MOT on 12 Nov 2025 with 7 advisories: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 4 more.

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