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38 FZ

2005 Porsche Boxster S

Black Other 3179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

30,156 mi
Last recorded30,156 miles
Recorded on22 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Porsche Boxster S73,218 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration38 FZ
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster S
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeOther
Engine3,179cc
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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 22 May 2025 30,156 miles
Pass 9 May 2024 29,353 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023 29,044 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 27,815 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 27,076 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 26,625 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 25,882 miles

How Reliable is the Porsche Boxster S?

Based on 3,062 MOT tests across 383 vehicles.

82.3%
Pass Rate
1,846
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
383
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 80
brake disc excessively pitted 62
brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened 26
position lamp(s) not working 24
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 24
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38 FZ is a 2005 Porsche Boxster S in Black with a 3,179cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2005 Porsche Boxster S models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.8% with a typical mileage of 73,218 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Porsche Boxster S fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 80 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 38 FZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Porsche Boxster S typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 21 years old, this Porsche Boxster S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 38 FZ registered?

38 FZ is a 2005 Porsche Boxster S, first registered on 21 January 2005.

Is 38 FZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for 38 FZ shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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