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C16 ACR

2005 Porsche Boxster

Black Petrol 2687cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

65,278 mi
Last recorded65,278 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Porsche Boxster53,703 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC16 ACR
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,687cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 65,278 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2025 65,258 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 9 Jul 2025 65,258 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2024 64,509 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 63,556 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing ns and os rusty (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear exhaust clamps rusty

undertrays cover most of underside and boot area

Pass 10 Aug 2022 62,665 miles

Rear exhaust clamp corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2021 61,197 miles

Rear exhaust clamps corroded

Pass 4 Aug 2020 60,377 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 57,112 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 53,777 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 51,999 miles

fuel cap seal cracking

Pass 9 Jul 2016 47,539 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 42,681 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front / rear brake discs worn

Fail 3 Jul 2014 37,660 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 37,660 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Jul 2013 30,198 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2013 30,198 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 26 Nov 2012 28,364 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 24,847 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2010 20,983 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake pads worn,approx 3-4mm of pad left

Pass 14 Nov 2009 16,747 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2008 12,067 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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C16 ACR is a 2005 Porsche Boxster in Black with a 2,687cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 C16 ACR, 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 C16 ACR registered?

C16 ACR is a 2005 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 23 November 2005.

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