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Porsche Boxster

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 2,500 cc

YFV 679MOT history

YFV 679 is a red petrol Porsche Boxster first used on 19 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 4 Jul 2027 and it has passed 21 of 32 MOT tests, with 161,172 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Jun 2026.

YFV 679 red Porsche Boxster – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Porsche Boxster, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 4 Jul 2027
Mileage
161,172 mi
At MOT on 12 Jun 2026
MOT tests
32
21 passed · 11 failed
Per year
5,235 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
YFV 679
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Porsche
Model
Boxster
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,500 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
19 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

YFV 679 was last recorded at 161,172 miles on 12 Jun 2026, 10,337 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
150,835 miles · 5 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
10,337 miles
Average per year
5,235 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 161,172 miles
  • 2025 – 150,835 miles
  • 2024 – 137,049 miles
  • 2023 – 130,139 miles
  • 2022 – 124,955 miles
  • 2021 – 123,857 miles
  • 2020 – 123,616 miles
  • 2019 – 122,027 miles
  • 2018 – 121,257 miles
  • 2017 – 120,845 miles
  • 2016 – 119,373 miles
  • 2015 – 112,990 miles
  • 2014 – 105,750 miles
  • 2013 – 99,152 miles
  • 2012 – 91,869 miles
  • 2011 – 85,207 miles
  • 2010 – 83,564 miles
  • 2009 – 76,715 miles
  • 2008 – 68,427 miles
  • 2007 – 62,893 miles
  • 2006 – 55,887 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass161,172 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 9 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 10 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 8 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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.

  • EML ON

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2025

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass161,172 miles (+10,337)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    161,172 miles
    Test number
    617183566287
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Pass150,835 miles (+13)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    150,835 miles
    Test number
    844246255293
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryEML ON
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail150,822 miles (+5)1 dangerous2 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,822 miles
    Test number
    154083801318
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryEML ON
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail150,817 miles (+13,768)1 dangerous2 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,817 miles
    Test number
    615294330685
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil level low

  5. Pass137,049 miles (+214)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    137,049 miles
    Test number
    320807983208
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEml on

  6. Fail136,835 miles (+6,696)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,835 miles
    Test number
    147048819956
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed over heated (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEml on

  7. Pass130,139 miles (+39)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    130,139 miles
    Test number
    206292591314
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEml on

  8. Fail130,100 miles (+5,145)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,100 miles
    Test number
    613965206804
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEml on

  9. Pass124,955 miles (+20)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    124,955 miles
    Test number
    755096254834
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  10. Fail124,935 miles (+1,078)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,935 miles
    Test number
    944874535045
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  11. Pass123,857 miles (+241)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    123,857 miles
    Test number
    302370906435
    • AdvisoryFront tyre wear inner edge
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear both (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Pass123,616 miles (+1,589)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    123,616 miles
    Test number
    485919437165
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  13. Pass122,027 miles (+770)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    122,027 miles
    Test number
    321352672830

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass121,257 miles (+412)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    121,257 miles
    Test number
    102398039706
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryGrease on brake pipes n/s/front to rear

  15. Pass120,845 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    120,845 miles
    Test number
    920715601032
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Fail120,845 miles (+1,472)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,845 miles
    Test number
    839317512436
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass119,373 miles (+34)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    119,373 miles
    Test number
    643328140348

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail119,339 miles (+6,349)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,339 miles
    Test number
    975355805953
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 255/40 17 (4.1.D.1a)

  19. Pass112,990 miles (+157)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    112,990 miles
    Test number
    369886165127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail112,833 miles (+7,083)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,833 miles
    Test number
    616566055181
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass105,750 miles (+6,598)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    105,750 miles
    Test number
    385098744165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass99,152 miles (+238)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    99,152 miles
    Test number
    269721263468

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail98,914 miles (+7,045)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,914 miles
    Test number
    866209143160
    • FailureFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass91,869 miles (+11)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    91,869 miles
    Test number
    745171552162
    • 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)

  25. Fail91,858 miles (+6,651)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,858 miles
    Test number
    918960052196
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • 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)

  26. Pass85,207 miles (+1,643)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    85,207 miles
    Test number
    158908351105
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass83,564 miles (+6,849)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    83,564 miles
    Test number
    882028650155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass76,715 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    76,715 miles
    Test number
    321922149117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail76,715 miles (+8,288)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,715 miles
    Test number
    733512049138
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

  30. Pass68,427 miles (+5,534)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    68,427 miles
    Test number
    294016358134
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

  31. Pass62,893 miles (+7,006)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    62,893 miles
    Test number
    564029457138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Pass55,887 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2007
    Odometer
    55,887 miles
    Test number
    740012026105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about YFV 679

What vehicle is registration YFV 679 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show YFV 679 on a red petrol Porsche Boxster first used on 19 Mar 1999. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does YFV 679 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on YFV 679 is valid until 4 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on YFV 679?
The MOT on YFV 679 is valid until 4 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has YFV 679 done?
YFV 679 was recorded at 161,172 miles at its MOT on 12 Jun 2026, an average of 5,235 miles a year.
Has YFV 679 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. YFV 679 has failed 11 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on YFV 679 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 YFV 679 find?
YFV 679 passed its latest MOT on 12 Jun 2026 with 6 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear; nearside front macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened, and 3 more.

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