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Black · Petrol · 2001 · 2,700 cc

Y272 NLOMOT history

Y272 NLO is a black petrol Porsche Boxster first used on 4 May 2001. Its MOT expired on 24 Jul 2026 and it has passed 20 of 32 MOT tests, with 113,937 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Oct 2026.

Y272 NLO black Porsche Boxster – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Porsche Boxster, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 24 Jul 2026
Mileage
113,937 mi
At MOT on 22 Oct 2026
MOT tests
32
20 passed · 12 failed
Per year
3,736 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y272 NLO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Porsche
Model
Boxster
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,700 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
4 May 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
22 Oct 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

Y272 NLO was last recorded at 113,937 miles on 22 Oct 2026, 3,211 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
110,726 miles · 25 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
3,211 miles
Average per year
3,736 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 113,937 miles
  • 2025 – 110,726 miles
  • 2024 – 108,051 miles
  • 2023 – 105,374 miles
  • 2022 – 100,496 miles
  • 2021 – 97,731 miles
  • 2019 – 94,292 miles
  • 2018 – 87,652 miles
  • 2017 – 87,296 miles
  • 2016 – 86,040 miles
  • 2015 – 81,351 miles
  • 2014 – 76,399 miles
  • 2013 – 71,598 miles
  • 2012 – 63,894 miles
  • 2011 – 59,746 miles
  • 2010 – 56,042 miles
  • 2008 – 49,991 miles
  • 2007 – 45,544 miles
  • 2006 – 40,843 miles
  • 2005 – 35,393 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail113,937 miles
  • DangerousOffside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorRear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryBattery weak
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025

What MOT failures 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)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2014

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2014

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2021

Full MOT history

32 tests since 13 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail113,937 miles (+3,211)1 dangerous8 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,937 miles
    Test number
    831046990820
    • DangerousOffside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBattery weak
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass110,726 miles (+18)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    110,726 miles
    Test number
    806090054659
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm 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 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  3. Fail110,708 miles (+2,657)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,708 miles
    Test number
    197411088384
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm 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 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  4. Pass108,051 miles (+2,677)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    108,051 miles
    Test number
    290200228230
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryUndertray fitted obscuring some suspension components

  5. Pass105,374 miles (+20)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    105,374 miles
    Test number
    855355856927

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail105,354 miles (+4,858)3 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,354 miles
    Test number
    795820559640
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass100,496 miles (+2,765)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    100,496 miles
    Test number
    772033727136
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both just legal (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass97,731 miles (+3,439)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    97,731 miles
    Test number
    452441997007
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just okay (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass94,292 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    94,292 miles
    Test number
    347491783378

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail94,292 miles (+6,640)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,292 miles
    Test number
    116506774788
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass87,652 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    87,652 miles
    Test number
    947431105417
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted.

  12. Fail87,652 miles (+79)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,652 miles
    Test number
    720639832378
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged insecure (1.1.11 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted.

  13. Pass87,573 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    87,573 miles
    Test number
    236448001976

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail87,571 miles (+275)1 major2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,571 miles
    Test number
    293680729794
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  15. Pass87,296 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    87,296 miles
    Test number
    470445504748
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit and misshaped (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail87,296 miles (+1,256)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,296 miles
    Test number
    468397891447
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported bolts snapped (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit and misshaped (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass86,040 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    86,040 miles
    Test number
    544635506565
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded rear

  18. Fail86,040 miles (+4,689)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,040 miles
    Test number
    501914831970
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded rear

  19. Pass81,351 miles (+4,952)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    81,351 miles
    Test number
    867597966551
    • AdvisoryBoth front shock absorbers corroded
    • AdvisoryNsf tyre worn outer edge
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion osf metal brake pipe

  20. Pass76,399 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    76,399 miles
    Test number
    565322674240
    • 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)
    • NoteSlight engine oil leak present

  21. Fail76,399 miles (+4,801)3 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,399 miles
    Test number
    268148264249
    • 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 Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside 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)
    • 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)
    • NoteSlight engine oil leak present

  22. Pass71,598 miles (+7,704)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    71,598 miles
    Test number
    396105473477
    • NoteRear exhaust system corroded

  23. Pass63,894 miles (+4,148)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    63,894 miles
    Test number
    756684272049
    • NoteNSF Tyre on 2.5mm tread (legal limit 1.6mm)
    • NoteOSF Tyre on 2mm tread (legal limit 1.6mm)

  24. Pass59,746 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    59,746 miles
    Test number
    439481581025
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  25. Fail59,733 miles (+3,691)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,733 miles
    Test number
    576391381036
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  26. Pass56,042 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    56,042 miles
    Test number
    134175620027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail56,041 miles (+6,050)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,041 miles
    Test number
    820535420047
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  28. Pass49,991 miles (+4,447)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    49,991 miles
    Test number
    161294708341

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass45,544 miles (+4,701)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    45,544 miles
    Test number
    442437017491
    • 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)

  30. Pass40,843 miles (+5,450)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    40,843 miles
    Test number
    314154086295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail35,393 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,393 miles
    Test number
    521756885256
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  32. Pass35,393 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    35,393 miles
    Test number
    681666585230
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about Y272 NLO

Does Y272 NLO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y272 NLO expired on 24 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y272 NLO?
The MOT on Y272 NLO expired on 24 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y272 NLO done?
Y272 NLO was recorded at 113,937 miles at its MOT on 22 Oct 2026, an average of 3,736 miles a year.
Has Y272 NLO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y272 NLO has failed 12 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on Y272 NLO 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 Y272 NLO find?
Y272 NLO failed its latest MOT on 22 Oct 2026 with 1 dangerous defect, 8 major defects and 4 advisories: offside front track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment; nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; nearside headlamp not working on dipped beam, and 10 more.

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