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EU05 SWZ

2005 Porsche Boxster

Grey Petrol 3179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2024
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

55,609 mi
Last recorded55,609 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Porsche Boxster53,703 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 16 Mar 2023 55,609 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2022 50,271 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing external casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 49,239 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT AND REAR INNER FACE (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH FRONT AT CALIPERS (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 47,984 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2019 47,481 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2018 45,131 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 43,961 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 16 Apr 2016 42,495 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2015 151,519 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 148,682 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 141,273 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2012 125,570 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 108,298 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 91,246 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 76,514 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 54,607 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 SWZ is a 2005 Porsche Boxster in Grey with a 3,179cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 SWZ, 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 SWZ registered?

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

Is EU05 SWZ safe to buy?

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