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Porsche Boxster

Red · Petrol · 2001 · 3,200 cc

Y5 BOXMOT history

Y5 BOX is a red petrol Porsche Boxster first used on 30 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 14 May 2027 and it has passed 20 of 22 MOT tests, with 43,350 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 May 2026.

Y5 BOX red Porsche Boxster – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Porsche Boxster, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 14 May 2027
Mileage
43,350 mi
At MOT on 15 May 2026
MOT tests
22
20 passed · 2 failed
Per year
987 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y5 BOX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Porsche
Model
Boxster
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,200 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
30 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 May 2027
Latest MOT test
15 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y5 BOX was last recorded at 43,350 miles on 15 May 2026, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 May 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 20 Jun 2012: 38,638 miles, lower than 38,854 miles on 20 Jun 2011.

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
43,346 miles · 6 May 2026
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
987 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 43,350 miles
  • 2024 – 42,293 miles
  • 2023 – 41,263 miles
  • 2022 – 40,933 miles
  • 2021 – 40,881 miles
  • 2020 – 40,718 miles
  • 2019 – 40,569 miles
  • 2018 – 40,474 miles
  • 2017 – 40,347 miles
  • 2016 – 40,234 miles
  • 2015 – 39,857 miles
  • 2014 – 39,687 miles
  • 2013 – 38,984 miles
  • 2012 – 38,638 miles
  • 2011 – 38,854 miles
  • 2010 – 36,047 miles
  • 2009 – 34,043 miles
  • 2008 – 31,745 miles
  • 2007 – 24,121 miles
  • 2006 – 23,830 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass43,350 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2024

Full MOT history

22 tests since 2 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass43,350 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2027
    Odometer
    43,350 miles
    Test number
    691017403665

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail43,346 miles (+1,053)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,346 miles
    Test number
    850823285621
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorOffside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  3. Pass42,293 miles (+1,030)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    42,293 miles
    Test number
    343037708744
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  4. Pass41,263 miles (+330)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    41,263 miles
    Test number
    361185017479
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded at end (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  5. Pass40,933 miles (+52)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    40,933 miles
    Test number
    409935018782
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  6. Pass40,881 miles (+163)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    40,881 miles
    Test number
    831752816137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass40,718 miles (+149)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    40,718 miles
    Test number
    519020322640

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass40,569 miles (+95)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    40,569 miles
    Test number
    898147814635

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass40,474 miles (+127)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    40,474 miles
    Test number
    708457733552
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  10. Pass40,347 miles (+113)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    40,347 miles
    Test number
    606979338320
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
  11. Pass40,234 miles (+377)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    40,234 miles
    Test number
    488881484166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass39,857 miles (+170)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    39,857 miles
    Test number
    896424075171
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteFront brake pipes covered in grease
  13. Pass39,687 miles (+703)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    39,687 miles
    Test number
    217968964163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass38,984 miles (+346)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    38,984 miles
    Test number
    188434663184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass38,638 miles (-216)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    38,638 miles
    Test number
    328842172128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass38,854 miles (+2,807)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    38,854 miles
    Test number
    388581671133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass36,047 miles (+2,004)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    36,047 miles
    Test number
    204794570457
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
  18. Fail34,043 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,043 miles
    Test number
    542067669197
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
  19. Pass34,043 miles (+2,298)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    34,043 miles
    Test number
    801737969196
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
  20. Pass31,745 miles (+7,624)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    31,745 miles
    Test number
    300152868133
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  21. Pass24,121 miles (+291)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    24,121 miles
    Test number
    613497167141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass23,830 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    23,830 miles
    Test number
    282824716211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y5 BOX

Does Y5 BOX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y5 BOX is valid until 14 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y5 BOX?
The MOT on Y5 BOX is valid until 14 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y5 BOX done?
Y5 BOX was recorded at 43,350 miles at its MOT on 15 May 2026, an average of 987 miles a year.
Has Y5 BOX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y5 BOX has failed 2 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 6 May 2026.
Has the mileage on Y5 BOX ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 20 Jun 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y5 BOX find?
Y5 BOX passed its latest MOT on 15 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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