Porsche Boxster
Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 2,687 cc
Y40 BYEMOT history
Y40 BYE is a blue petrol Porsche Boxster first used on 1 Nov 2002. Its MOT is valid until 8 Jun 2027 and it has passed 22 of 28 MOT tests, with 129,855 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Jun 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 8 Jun 2027
- Mileage
- 129,855 mi
- At MOT on 3 Jun 2026
- MOT tests
- 28
- 22 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 4,736 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y40 BYE
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Porsche
- Model
- Boxster
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,687 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2002
- First used
- 1 Nov 2002
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 8 Jun 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 3 Jun 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y40 BYE was last recorded at 129,855 miles on 3 Jun 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Jun 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 129,855 miles · 1 Jun 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 4,736 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 129,855 miles
- 2025 – 129,758 miles
- 2024 – 129,647 miles
- 2023 – 129,019 miles
- 2022 – 127,529 miles
- 2021 – 126,413 miles
- 2020 – 121,394 miles
- 2019 – 119,989 miles
- 2018 – 117,610 miles
- 2017 – 115,859 miles
- 2016 – 113,266 miles
- 2015 – 108,619 miles
- 2014 – 103,550 miles
- 2013 – 99,119 miles
- 2012 – 96,441 miles
- 2011 – 91,585 miles
- 2010 – 80,727 miles
- 2009 – 68,225 miles
- 2008 – 54,672 miles
- 2007 – 44,152 miles
- 2006 – 33,833 miles
- 2005 – 32,415 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass129,855 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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.
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2022
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2017
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective
Minor3 MOTs, 2023–2025
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective
Minor3 MOTs, 2023–2025
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2012
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2012
Full MOT history
28 tests since 5 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass129,855 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jun 2027
- Odometer
- 129,855 miles
- Test number
- 616718118414
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Fail129,855 miles (+97)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 129,855 miles
- Test number
- 226620342032
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Pass129,758 miles (+111)2 minor
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jun 2026
- Odometer
- 129,758 miles
- Test number
- 186631224133
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Pass129,647 miles (+628)2 minor
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 129,647 miles
- Test number
- 250770042968
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Pass129,019 miles (+1,490)2 minor
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 129,019 miles
- Test number
- 986958764813
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Pass127,529 miles (+30)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 127,529 miles
- Test number
- 830320414726
- MinorNearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Shocks corroded
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail127,499 miles (+1,086)1 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 127,499 miles
- Test number
- 959639881756
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MinorNearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers corroded
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass126,413 miles (+5,019)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 126,413 miles
- Test number
- 919666726116
- MinorNearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth rear tyres close to wear indicaters 255/40 r18 99v
Pass121,394 miles (+1,405)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 121,394 miles
- Test number
- 301605656637
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer cv joint slightly deteriorated
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryBoth front shock absorbers are slightly corroded
Pass119,989 miles (+4)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2020
- Odometer
- 119,989 miles
- Test number
- 153876315920
- AdvisoryBoth front brake disc's worn and corroded on inner faces
- AdvisoryBoth front shock absorber bodies corroded
- AdvisoryBoth rear tyres worn close to tread wear indicators
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexible to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexible to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Bump stop rubber deteriorated
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail119,985 miles (+2,375)7 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 119,985 miles
- Test number
- 238474178211
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded main to rear and at flexible (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded main to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexible (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth front brake disc's worn and corroded on inner faces
- AdvisoryBoth front shock absorber bodies corroded
- AdvisoryBoth rear tyres worn close to tread wear indicators
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexible to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexible to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Bump stop rubber deteriorated
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass117,610 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 117,610 miles
- Test number
- 109529372871
- AdvisoryCovers fitted to underside of vehicle
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear main pipes (3.6.B.2c)
Fail117,610 miles (+1,751)3 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 117,610 miles
- Test number
- 503351007624
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryCovers fitted to underside of vehicle
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear main pipes (3.6.B.2c)
Pass115,859 miles (+2,593)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 115,859 miles
- Test number
- 160766198486
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald inner edge (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald inner edge (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
Pass113,266 miles (+4,647)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 113,266 miles
- Test number
- 727685289813
- AdvisoryNearside Front tyre bald inner edge
- AdvisoryOffside Front trye bald inner edge
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
Pass108,619 miles (+5,069)5 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 19 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 108,619 miles
- Test number
- 277610695027
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- 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 disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- NoteNail in offside rear tyre
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass103,550 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 103,550 miles
- Test number
- 237144104457
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Fail103,550 miles (+4,431)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 103,550 miles
- Test number
- 377614904199
- FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass99,119 miles (+2,678)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 19 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 99,119 miles
- Test number
- 316992593049
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteAll brake discs slight corrosion inner face
- NoteSlight play nsf lower ball joint
Pass96,441 miles (+4,856)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 96,441 miles
- Test number
- 419615792079
- 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)
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- 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)
Pass91,585 miles (+10,858)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 91,585 miles
- Test number
- 337725501171
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass80,727 miles
- MOT expiry
- 19 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 80,727 miles
- Test number
- 134879590435
No defects or advisories recorded.
FailMileage not read2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 650841090032
- FailureOffside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Pass68,225 miles (+13,553)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 68,225 miles
- Test number
- 391193089096
- 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)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass54,672 miles (+10,520)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 54,672 miles
- Test number
- 143500088449
- 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)
Pass44,152 miles (+10,319)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 Apr 2008
- Odometer
- 44,152 miles
- Test number
- 972696187096
- AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Pass33,833 miles (+1,418)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Apr 2007
- Odometer
- 33,833 miles
- Test number
- 254500616452
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass32,415 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Nov 2006
- Odometer
- 32,415 miles
- Test number
- 150729105367
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about Y40 BYE
- Does Y40 BYE currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y40 BYE is valid until 8 Jun 2027.
- When is the MOT due on Y40 BYE?
- The MOT on Y40 BYE is valid until 8 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has Y40 BYE done?
- Y40 BYE was recorded at 129,855 miles at its MOT on 3 Jun 2026, an average of 4,736 miles a year.
- Has Y40 BYE ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y40 BYE has failed 6 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Jun 2026.
- Has the mileage on Y40 BYE 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 Y40 BYE find?
- Y40 BYE passed its latest MOT on 3 Jun 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear direction indicator slightly discoloured; offside rear direction indicator slightly discoloured.
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