Porsche logo

Porsche Boxster

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 2,700 cc

Y5 DCBMOT history

Y5 DCB is a blue petrol Porsche Boxster first used on 9 Jun 2001. Its MOT is valid until 4 May 2027 and it has passed 21 of 23 MOT tests, with 56,034 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 May 2026.

Y5 DCB blue Porsche Boxster – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Porsche Boxster, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 4 May 2027
Mileage
56,034 mi
At MOT on 5 May 2026
MOT tests
23
21 passed · 2 failed
Per year
1,649 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for Y5 DCB in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
Y5 DCB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Porsche
Model
Boxster
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,700 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
9 Jun 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 May 2027
Latest MOT test
5 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y5 DCB was last recorded at 56,034 miles on 5 May 2026, 536 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
55,498 miles · 6 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
536 miles
Average per year
1,649 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 56,034 miles
  • 2025 – 55,498 miles
  • 2024 – 54,478 miles
  • 2023 – 53,252 miles
  • 2022 – 52,092 miles
  • 2021 – 50,866 miles
  • 2020 – 49,641 miles
  • 2019 – 48,339 miles
  • 2018 – 46,908 miles
  • 2017 – 45,740 miles
  • 2016 – 44,577 miles
  • 2015 – 42,405 miles
  • 2014 – 40,488 miles
  • 2013 – 38,931 miles
  • 2012 – 37,096 miles
  • 2011 – 34,834 miles
  • 2010 – 32,824 miles
  • 2009 – 30,777 miles
  • 2008 – 29,664 miles
  • 2007 – 26,845 miles
  • 2006 – 23,256 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass56,034 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Engine covers and under-trays are fitted which may obscure some components

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All discs badly corroded on inner faces

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both front flexis corroded ferrules

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Bump Stops/dust covers deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Coffin arm bushes worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

23 tests since 19 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass56,034 miles (+536)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2027
    Odometer
    56,034 miles
    Test number
    271928472367
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  2. Pass55,498 miles (+1,020)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    55,498 miles
    Test number
    180031927276
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Front shock casings corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass54,478 miles (+3)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    54,478 miles
    Test number
    584569172151
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All discs badly corroded on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both front flexis corroded ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Bump Stops/dust covers deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Coffin arm bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Fail54,475 miles (+1,223)4 dangerous6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,475 miles
    Test number
    693631537928
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture Brake pipe before flexi (1.1.11 (a))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture Brake pipe before flexi (1.1.11 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All discs badly corroded on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both front flexis corroded ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Bump Stops/dust covers deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive IMS/RMS Leaking badly (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Coffin arm bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Pass53,252 miles (+1,160)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    53,252 miles
    Test number
    699671512802
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corrosion to all brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under-trays are fitted which may obscure some components
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  6. Pass52,092 miles (+15)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    52,092 miles
    Test number
    910248684855
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ridged to flexy union (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ridged to flexy union (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ridged to flexy union (1.1.11 (c))
  7. Fail52,077 miles (+1,211)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,077 miles
    Test number
    346740140977
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ridged to flexy union (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ridged to flexy union (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ridged to flexy union (1.1.11 (c))
  8. Pass50,866 miles (+1,225)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    50,866 miles
    Test number
    247150898916
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under-trays are fitted which may obscure some components
  9. Pass49,641 miles (+1,302)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    49,641 miles
    Test number
    350044218357
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under-trays are fitted which may obscure some components
  10. Pass48,339 miles (+1,431)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    48,339 miles
    Test number
    895965309037
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBoth front brake discs have a small line of rust in centre of face
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components
  11. Pass46,908 miles (+1,168)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    46,908 miles
    Test number
    164240043567
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both on 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring some components
  12. Pass45,740 miles (+1,163)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    45,740 miles
    Test number
    862161873488
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under-trays are fitted which obscure some components
  13. Pass44,577 miles (+2,172)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    44,577 miles
    Test number
    129918130831
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under-trays are fitted which obscure some components
  14. Pass42,405 miles (+1,917)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    42,405 miles
    Test number
    178744355426
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  15. Pass40,488 miles (+1,557)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    40,488 miles
    Test number
    358018854068
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  16. Pass38,931 miles (+1,835)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    38,931 miles
    Test number
    517095463035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass37,096 miles (+2,262)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    37,096 miles
    Test number
    189838662445
    • 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)
  18. Pass34,834 miles (+2,010)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    34,834 miles
    Test number
    118577261428

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass32,824 miles (+2,047)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    32,824 miles
    Test number
    740627160072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass30,777 miles (+1,113)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    30,777 miles
    Test number
    922229369066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass29,664 miles (+2,819)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    29,664 miles
    Test number
    674942268101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass26,845 miles (+3,589)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    26,845 miles
    Test number
    204060777197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass23,256 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    23,256 miles
    Test number
    240330976417

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y5 DCB

Does Y5 DCB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y5 DCB is valid until 4 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y5 DCB?
The MOT on Y5 DCB is valid until 4 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 DCB done?
Y5 DCB was recorded at 56,034 miles at its MOT on 5 May 2026, an average of 1,649 miles a year.
Has Y5 DCB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y5 DCB has failed 2 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on Y5 DCB 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 Y5 DCB find?
Y5 DCB passed its latest MOT on 5 May 2026 with 1 advisory: rear inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

Browse all Y5D registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.