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Black · Petrol · 2001 · 3,200 cc

Y293 BVVMOT history

Y293 BVV is a black petrol Porsche Boxster first used on 2 Aug 2001. Its MOT is valid until 27 Aug 2027 and it has passed 20 of 34 MOT tests, with 104,456 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Aug 2026.

Y293 BVV black Porsche Boxster – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Porsche Boxster, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 27 Aug 2027
Mileage
104,456 mi
At MOT on 28 Aug 2026
MOT tests
34
20 passed · 14 failed
Per year
3,345 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y293 BVV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Porsche
Model
Boxster
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,200 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
2 Aug 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y293 BVV was last recorded at 104,456 miles on 28 Aug 2026, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Aug 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 18 May 2015: 83,620 miles, lower than 83,670 miles on 16 May 2015.

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
104,451 miles · 19 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
5 miles
Average per year
3,345 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 104,456 miles
  • 2025 – 102,353 miles
  • 2024 – 99,009 miles
  • 2023 – 97,721 miles
  • 2022 – 96,661 miles
  • 2021 – 94,736 miles
  • 2020 – 93,206 miles
  • 2019 – 90,531 miles
  • 2018 – 88,826 miles
  • 2017 – 86,622 miles
  • 2015 – 83,620 miles
  • 2014 – 81,457 miles
  • 2013 – 79,488 miles
  • 2012 – 77,785 miles
  • 2011 – 73,983 miles
  • 2010 – 65,920 miles
  • 2009 – 54,887 miles
  • 2008 – 44,749 miles
  • 2007 – 37,400 miles
  • 2006 – 36,981 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass104,456 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryBoth front brake discs inner faces corrodingRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryCovers fitted to underside of vehicle covering some testable itemsRecorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre outer sidewall damagedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major6 MOTs, 2021–2026

  • Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front discs corroded on inner surface

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases

    Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • General underbody corrosion

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Both front brake disc inner faces deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

34 tests since 7 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass104,456 miles (+5)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    104,456 miles
    Test number
    854043667289
    • MinorNearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front brake discs inner faces corroding
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted to underside of vehicle covering some testable items
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre outer sidewall damaged

  2. Fail104,451 miles (+2,098)1 dangerous4 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,451 miles
    Test number
    425548279235
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front brake discs inner faces corroding
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted to underside of vehicle covering some testable items
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre outer sidewall damaged

  3. Pass102,353 miles (+2)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    102,353 miles
    Test number
    671694978870
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion
    • AdvisorySlight leak from exhaust

  4. Fail102,351 miles (+3,342)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,351 miles
    Test number
    260795355985
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion

  5. Pass99,009 miles (+4)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    99,009 miles
    Test number
    908392011070
    • MinorNearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front brake disc inner faces deteriorated
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted to underside of vehicle covering some testable items
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Near steering rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

  6. Fail99,005 miles (+1,284)8 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,005 miles
    Test number
    909617155801
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • 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 aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MinorNearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front brake disc inner faces deteriorated
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted to underside of vehicle covering some testable items
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Near steering rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

  7. Pass97,721 miles (+2)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    97,721 miles
    Test number
    321874300169
    • MinorNearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated cracking (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front discs corroded on inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Fail97,719 miles (+1,058)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,719 miles
    Test number
    469331082831
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated cracking (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front discs corroded on inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass96,661 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    96,661 miles
    Test number
    780676072481
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front discs corroded on inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coolant leak
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryIgnition switch sticks has to be turned back to allow wipers and lights to work

  10. Fail96,660 miles (+1,924)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,660 miles
    Test number
    162242150991
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front discs corroded on inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coolant leak
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryIgnition switch sticks has to be turned back to allow wipers and lights to work

  11. Pass94,736 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    94,736 miles
    Test number
    571118300563
    • AdvisoryFront fogs not working

  12. Fail94,734 miles (+1,528)6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,734 miles
    Test number
    956382659056
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront fogs not working

  13. Pass93,206 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    93,206 miles
    Test number
    994260053574
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  14. Fail93,206 miles (+2,675)2 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,206 miles
    Test number
    453435218366
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  15. Pass90,531 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    90,531 miles
    Test number
    277978050252
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  16. Fail90,531 miles (+1,705)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,531 miles
    Test number
    183466827012
    • MajorOffside Rear Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted to underside of vehicle
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  17. Pass88,826 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    88,826 miles
    Test number
    145084499068
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryUnder covers fitted to under side

  18. Fail88,825 miles (+2,203)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,825 miles
    Test number
    421588087719
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryUnder covers fitted to under side

  19. Pass86,622 miles (+3,002)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    86,622 miles
    Test number
    488791524077
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  20. Pass83,620 miles (-50)1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2016
    Odometer
    83,620 miles
    Test number
    867888935190
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  21. Fail83,670 miles (+2,213)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,670 miles
    Test number
    129346735130
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  22. Pass81,457 miles (+1,969)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2015
    Odometer
    81,457 miles
    Test number
    815691724139
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  23. Pass79,488 miles (+31)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2014
    Odometer
    79,488 miles
    Test number
    146609323158
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  24. Fail79,457 miles (+1,672)2 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,457 miles
    Test number
    565575403107
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  25. Pass77,785 miles (+9)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    77,785 miles
    Test number
    269025902476
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  26. Fail77,776 miles (+3,793)3 failures1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,776 miles
    Test number
    785097392060
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  27. Pass73,983 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    73,983 miles
    Test number
    287465521095
    • NoteOffside rear lamp slight damage
    • NoteRear drive shaft outer gaiters damaged

  28. Fail73,983 miles (+8,063)1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,983 miles
    Test number
    309755921009
    • Repaired at testOffside Lower Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • NoteOffside rear lamp slight damage
    • NoteRear drive shaft outer gaiters damaged

  29. Pass65,920 miles (+11,033)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    65,920 miles
    Test number
    174143230036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass54,887 miles (+10,138)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    54,887 miles
    Test number
    101622929417

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass44,749 miles (+7,349)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    44,749 miles
    Test number
    580218628039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Pass37,400 miles (+419)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    37,400 miles
    Test number
    924334937064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  33. Pass36,981 miles (+166)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    36,981 miles
    Test number
    673775986169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  34. Fail36,815 miles5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,815 miles
    Test number
    624418156106
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Questions about Y293 BVV

Does Y293 BVV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y293 BVV is valid until 27 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y293 BVV?
The MOT on Y293 BVV is valid until 27 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y293 BVV done?
Y293 BVV was recorded at 104,456 miles at its MOT on 28 Aug 2026, an average of 3,345 miles a year.
Has Y293 BVV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y293 BVV has failed 14 of its 34 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on Y293 BVV ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 18 May 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y293 BVV find?
Y293 BVV passed its latest MOT on 28 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: nearside rear outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; both front brake discs inner faces corroding; covers fitted to underside of vehicle covering some testable items, and 3 more.

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