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F3 SBO

2005 Porsche Boxster

Red Petrol 2687cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

87,876 mi
Last recorded87,876 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Porsche Boxster53,703 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF3 SBO
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,687cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 87,876 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipes front and rear covered in grease/wax (1.1.11 (c))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both slightly pitted on edges of braking surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded - hose to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 24 Mar 2025 84,684 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2024 81,444 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 78,588 miles

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 (1.1.11 (c))

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 (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 75,703 miles

Front to rear undertrays fitted preventing inspection of some components

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Hose to Caliper pipe - Strong Advisory (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Hose to Caliper pipe - Strong Advisory (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Inside arch, pipe to hose through body work (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2021 72,375 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded - Brake hose to caliper pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded - Brake hose to caliper pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Mar 2020 70,284 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 66,955 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2019 66,955 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 61,220 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2018 61,151 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 56,182 miles

at near side rear wheel arch/engine bay. a hose ferrule of unknown origin , is split .

Pass 23 Mar 2016 52,597 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 48,729 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 43,252 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 38,990 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 37,310 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

nearside rear exhaust clamp cracked

Pass 6 Jun 2011 35,639 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2010 33,754 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2009 30,987 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2008 28,381 miles

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

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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F3 SBO is a 2005 Porsche Boxster in Red with a 2,687cc 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 F3 SBO, 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 F3 SBO registered?

F3 SBO is a 2005 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 9 June 2005.

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