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AR04 OPH

2005 Porsche Boxster

Blue Petrol 3179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

72,888 mi
Last recorded72,888 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Porsche Boxster53,703 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR04 OPH
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,179cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 72,888 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2024 72,459 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2023 71,742 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2023 71,710 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking bleed nipple has a leak of fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

minor coolant leak staining to front of engine.

Pass 5 Jul 2022 71,341 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2021 70,760 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2020 70,707 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 70,287 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 69,184 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 67,929 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 66,664 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 65,464 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Feb 2014 63,337 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 60,536 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 54,143 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Mar 2012 54,124 miles

Offside Inner Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Inner Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Apr 2011 42,500 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2010 37,134 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 29,760 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Apr 2008 20,011 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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AR04 OPH is a 2005 Porsche Boxster in Blue with a 3,179cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 2005 Porsche Boxster models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.4% with a typical mileage of 53,703 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 AR04 OPH, 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 21 years old, this Porsche Boxster is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AR04 OPH registered?

AR04 OPH is a 2005 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 6 April 2005.

Is AR04 OPH safe to buy?

The MOT history for AR04 OPH shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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