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BOX 987S

2005 Porsche Boxster

Blue Petrol 3179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

68,584 mi
Last recorded68,584 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Porsche Boxster53,703 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBOX 987S
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,179cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2025 68,584 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2024 65,837 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2023 64,090 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 62,681 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 61,232 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2020 60,178 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Cross (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 28 Jan 2020 60,178 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Cross (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2019 56,924 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Cross (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 54,011 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 48,862 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 43,760 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 38,174 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 34,144 miles

both front tyres just starting to crack

both rear tyres are on 3mm

front brake disks badly corroded

rear brake disks starting to corrode

Pass 4 Jan 2013

front brake disks are corroded

Pass 3 Jan 2012 25,956 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 21,766 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 17,147 miles

could not inspect fully under vehicle due to covers

Fail 19 Jan 2010 17,147 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

could not inspect fully under vehicle due to covers

Pass 7 Jan 2009 12,866 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 7,935 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 6,223 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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BOX 987S is a 2005 Porsche Boxster in Blue with a 3,179cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 BOX 987S, 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.

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What year was BOX 987S registered?

BOX 987S is a 2005 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 18 January 2005.

Is BOX 987S safe to buy?

The MOT history for BOX 987S shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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