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EU05 SVT

2005 Porsche Boxster

Grey Petrol 3179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

97,095 mi
Last recorded97,095 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Porsche Boxster53,703 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU05 SVT
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,179cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 97,095 miles

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

Nearside Front head lamp lens slightly faded

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

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

Offside Front head lamp lens slightly faded

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

Pass 5 Mar 2025 95,541 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexi to calliper pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perishing / cracking outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perishing / cracking outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 20 Mar 2024 93,842 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material calliper to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 7 Mar 2024 93,771 miles

Offside Front Brake performance unable to be tested spring liable to jump out (1.2.1 (g))

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material calliper to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perishing/cracking outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 91,457 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Mar 2023 91,457 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 88,690 miles

Both front tyres have slight uneven tread wear

Both front tyres have slight uneven tread wear

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2021 85,061 miles

Brake pipes starting to corrode and covered in grease

Rear brake discs starting to corrode

Pass 9 Mar 2020 81,731 miles

Brake pipes covered in grease

Offside rear tyre wearing on edge/cracked

Rear discs starting to corrode

Pass 15 Mar 2019 73,758 miles

Brake pipes starting to corrode

Rear brake discs starting to corrode

Pass 6 Mar 2018 67,882 miles

Brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 14 Mar 2017 62,102 miles

Brake pipes starting to corrode

Front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 3 Mar 2016 57,917 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 55,617 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 51,695 miles

front brake discs starting to corrode

rear caliper brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 7 Mar 2013 47,773 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 43,656 miles

brake discs starting to corrode

offside front tyre on 2mm

Pass 3 Mar 2011 38,435 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 29,232 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge.

Pass 17 Mar 2009 25,603 miles

all brake discs corroded on inner surfaces.

Pass 21 May 2008 21,360 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 SVT is a 2005 Porsche Boxster in Grey 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 EU05 SVT, 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 SVT registered?

EU05 SVT is a 2005 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 27 May 2005.

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