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EU05 SVL

2005 Porsche Boxster

Silver Petrol 2687cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

160,943 mi
Last recorded160,943 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Porsche Boxster53,703 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU05 SVL
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,687cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 160,943 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2025 160,943 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2024 154,728 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2024 154,712 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2023 151,410 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four tyres wearing on inner edges of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Sep 2023 151,410 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four tyres wearing on inner edges of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Apr 2022 144,306 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2022 144,293 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 136,299 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2020 129,724 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 122,102 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2018 114,012 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 106,304 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Apr 2016 98,151 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2015 89,898 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

nearside rear exhaust clamp cracked

offside exhaust flange bolts corroded away

offside rear exhaust clamp cracked

Pass 25 Mar 2015 89,898 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

nearside rear exhaust clamp cracked

offside exhaust flange bolts corroded away

offside rear exhaust clamp cracked

Pass 27 Mar 2014 82,272 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 75,428 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 68,157 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 1 Apr 2011 60,210 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 9 Apr 2010 53,384 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 43,495 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 34,086 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 SVL is a 2005 Porsche Boxster in Silver with a 2,687cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 EU05 SVL, 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 SVL registered?

EU05 SVL is a 2005 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 21 April 2005.

Is EU05 SVL safe to buy?

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