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EU05 SPV

2005 Porsche Boxster

Silver Petrol 3179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

85,549 mi
Last recorded85,549 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Porsche Boxster53,703 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU05 SPV
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,179cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 85,549 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2025 82,197 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 78,150 miles
Pass 9 May 2023 77,370 miles
Fail 3 May 2022 75,838 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 30 Apr 2022 75,576 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 30 Apr 2022 75,576 miles
Pass 6 May 2021 73,976 miles

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2021 73,860 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 235/35/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 265/35/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 235/35/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 265/35/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Parking brake may require adjustment or repair

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2020 73,282 miles

Offside Front Coolant leak Bottom hose ()

Pass 13 Feb 2019 70,398 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 69,544 miles

Offside Rear screw in tyre

Pass 29 Jul 2017 67,649 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2016 67,602 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 66,870 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Aug 2014 66,722 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jul 2013 66,230 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 61,864 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 2 Jul 2011 59,825 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2010 56,556 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2009 49,852 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Jun 2008 35,206 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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EU05 SPV is a 2005 Porsche Boxster in Silver with a 3,179cc 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 EU05 SPV, 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 EU05 SPV registered?

EU05 SPV is a 2005 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 20 May 2005.

Is EU05 SPV safe to buy?

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