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F16 FON

2005 Porsche Boxster

Red Petrol 3179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

68,921 mi
Last recorded68,921 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Porsche Boxster53,703 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF16 FON
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,179cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 68,921 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2024 66,758 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources camera fitted (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2024 66,657 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle o/s low effort (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources camera fitted (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2023 63,745 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2022 62,253 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front brake pies (1.1.11 (c))

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

covers fitted underside

Pass 17 Sep 2021 59,328 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2020 54,425 miles

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both fronts to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Apr 2019 48,789 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both fronts to flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))

covers fitted top and underside

Pass 10 May 2018 47,381 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

covers fitted top and bottom

Pass 4 May 2017 44,944 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Calliper to Flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to Rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Calliper to Flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 5 May 2016 42,402 miles
Fail 5 May 2016 42,402 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 5 May 2015 40,637 miles
Fail 6 May 2014 39,968 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 6 May 2014 39,968 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 39,259 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 38,408 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 37,784 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 36,219 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 34,180 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 27,619 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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F16 FON is a 2005 Porsche Boxster in Red with a 3,179cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 F16 FON, 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 F16 FON registered?

F16 FON is a 2005 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 5 May 2005.

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