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5 PXW

2012 Porsche Boxster

White Petrol 2706cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

80,793 mi
Last recorded80,793 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2025
Typical for 2012 Porsche Boxster32,408 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration5 PXW
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,706cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2025 80,793 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2024 73,432 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2023 70,243 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2022 64,759 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Jun 2022 64,759 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2021 52,708 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/35ZR20 Pirelli (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Feb 2021 52,708 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/35ZR20 Pirelli (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 41,683 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 36,337 miles

Undertrays Fitted

Pass 10 May 2017 28,313 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 27,578 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 23,005 miles

How Reliable is the Porsche Boxster?

Based on 726,695 MOT tests across 46,886 vehicles.

82.8%
Pass Rate
2,475
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
46,886
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 19,504
Brake pipe excessively corroded 6,317
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 5,538
brake disc excessively pitted 5,177
position lamp(s) not working 5,126
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5 PXW is a 2012 Porsche Boxster in White with a 2,706cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2012 Porsche Boxster models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.8% with a typical mileage of 32,408 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Porsche Boxster fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 19,504 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 5 PXW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Porsche Boxster typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 14 years old, this Porsche Boxster is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 5 PXW registered?

5 PXW is a 2012 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 13 November 2012.

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