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C9 MCR

2005 Porsche Boxster

Yellow Petrol 2687cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

102,471 mi
Last recorded102,471 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Porsche Boxster53,703 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC9 MCR
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,687cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 102,471 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both nearside and offside slightly deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both nearside and offside inner edges slightly worn (5.2.3 (e))

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 17 Jan 2025 100,307 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2024 99,582 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2023 97,168 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 96,537 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 95,912 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2019 90,091 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2019 90,090 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Nov 2018 79,044 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2017 67,277 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 59,894 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2016 59,894 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2015 52,386 miles

Nearside Rear Nearside rear inner edge worn and cracking

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 28 Nov 2015 52,381 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Nearside rear inner edge worn and cracking

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Nov 2014 44,967 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2013 37,563 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyrewall has a cut but not deep enough to reach cords

Pass 24 Nov 2012 31,303 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2012 31,303 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Nov 2011 24,701 miles

stone chip

Pass 21 Oct 2010 22,642 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 21,931 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 21,023 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 19,884 miles

Stone chip in windscreen

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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C9 MCR is a 2005 Porsche Boxster in Yellow with a 2,687cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 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 C9 MCR, 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 C9 MCR registered?

C9 MCR is a 2005 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 3 March 2005.

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