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Porsche Boxster MOT Results

Registered in 2004
74.9% pass rate
from 2,215 tests in 2021
(46% better than other 2004 cars)
Pass rate by mileage
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Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for 2004 cars and highlighted areas where the Porsche Boxster is unusually good or bad.

  • 8.5% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (49% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 3.3% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.8% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.59% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 2.7% fail on Headlamps (50% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 2.4% fail on Headlamp (53% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.27% fail on Headlamp levelling device
      • 0.090% fail on Dipswitch
    • 1.9% fail on Stop lamp (58% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Direction indicators (54% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Flashing type (54% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.72% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.45% fail on Individual direction indicators (73% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.045% fail on All direction indicators
    • 0.77% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (67% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.23% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (82% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.23% fail on Rear fog lamp (82% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.23% fail on Rear fog lamp (82% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.23% fail on Electrical equipment (68% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.23% fail on Horn
    • 0.045% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.045% fail on Switch
  • 8.4% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 8.2% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 8.1% fail on Spark ignition (34% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 6.5% fail on Catalyst emissions (150% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 2.0% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (38% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.36% fail on Emissions not tested (62% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.045% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.045% fail on Oxygen sensor
      • 0.14% fail on Compression ignition (90% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.045% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.045% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.045% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.14% fail on Fluid leaks (73% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.090% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.045% fail on Other leaks
  • 6.6% fail on Brakes (52% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 4.0% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 2.6% fail on Brake performance (66% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (70% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 1.2% fail on Rbt (sp) (69% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.045% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 0.72% fail on Parking brake performance (57% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.68% fail on Rbt (58% better than other 2004 cars)
          • 0.54% fail on Parking brake performance (62% better than other 2004 cars)
          • 0.090% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
          • 0.045% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
        • 0.045% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.045% fail on Parking brake performance
      • 0.36% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.32% fail on Service brake performance (89% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.32% fail on Rbt (89% better than other 2004 cars)
          • 0.23% fail on Service brake performance (91% better than other 2004 cars)
          • 0.090% fail on Service brake imbalance (85% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.27% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (76% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.27% fail on Rbt (sp) (75% better than other 2004 cars)
          • 0.18% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.18% fail on Service brake imbalance (78% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.81% fail on Mechanical brake components (73% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.81% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.81% fail on Brake discs
    • 0.23% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (85% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.23% fail on Anti-lock braking system (82% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.14% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.090% fail on Pedal
      • 0.045% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.14% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.090% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
      • 0.045% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.090% fail on Parking brake control (81% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.090% fail on Lever (80% better than other 2004 cars)
  • 5.6% fail on Suspension (68% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 3.3% fail on Springs
      • 3.3% fail on Coil springs
        • 3.3% fail on Coil spring
        • 0.045% fail on Mounting
    • 1.2% fail on Anti-roll bars (78% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.36% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (77% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.23% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.23% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.18% fail on Linkage ball joints (89% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Linkage
      • 0.14% fail on Ball joint dust cover (81% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.59% fail on Suspension arms (90% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.32% fail on Ball joint (87% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Ball joint dust cover (86% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.090% fail on Pins and bushes (96% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.045% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.045% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.32% fail on Wheel bearings (79% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.32% fail on Shock absorbers (64% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.090% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.045% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.045% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.090% fail on Sub-frames (83% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.090% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.045% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
  • 3.0% fail on Visibility (62% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 1.7% fail on Wipers (59% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Washers (68% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.090% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.090% fail on View to rear
      • 0.090% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.045% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.045% fail on Windscreen
  • 2.6% fail on Tyres (58% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Tread depth (60% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Condition (54% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.045% fail on Size/type
  • 2.4% fail on Body, chassis, structure (73% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 1.0% fail on Exhaust system (68% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.68% fail on Transmission (80% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.68% fail on Drive shafts (79% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.63% fail on Joints (80% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.045% fail on Flexible couplings
    • 0.59% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.59% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device (130% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.090% fail on Doors (83% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.090% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.090% fail on Door condition
    • 0.045% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.045% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.045% fail on Body
      • 0.045% fail on Panel
    • 0.045% fail on Seats
      • 0.045% fail on Passenger's seat
  • 0.72% fail on Steering (84% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.59% fail on Steering linkage components (82% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.59% fail on Track rod end (80% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.090% fail on Steering gear (90% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.090% fail on Steering rack (89% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.090% fail on Power steering
      • 0.090% fail on Pipes and hoses
  • 0.36% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.36% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.36% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (88% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.27% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (82% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.045% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.045% fail on Attachment
    • 0.045% fail on Airbags
      • 0.045% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 0.090% fail on Road Wheels (80% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.090% fail on Attachment

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