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D17 DCW

2005 Porsche Boxster

Black Petrol 3179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jan 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

55,085 mi
Last recorded55,085 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Porsche Boxster53,703 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD17 DCW
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,179cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 55,085 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing OSF & NSF (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2025 52,421 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2024 51,602 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2023 50,446 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 48,475 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 46,211 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2019 43,878 miles

under cover tray/sills/engine/fitted

Pass 5 Dec 2018 40,570 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges. re-check in 3-4k

re-check inner rear brake pads in 3-4k

Fail 5 Dec 2018 40,570 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges. re-check in 3-4k

re-check inner rear brake pads in 3-4k

Pass 29 Nov 2017 37,986 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 34,219 miles

both rear tyres bald on inner edges and nearly through to the cords

Pass 14 Dec 2015 31,660 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 31,626 miles

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

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)

Fail 7 Dec 2015 31,626 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2014 27,400 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 22,594 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 17 Oct 2012 17,156 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 11,159 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 11,142 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 10,931 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 10,901 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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D17 DCW is a 2005 Porsche Boxster in Black 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 D17 DCW, 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 D17 DCW registered?

D17 DCW is a 2005 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 17 June 2005.

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