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F5 HWB

2005 Porsche Boxster

Silver Petrol 3179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

102,115 mi
Last recorded102,115 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Porsche Boxster53,703 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF5 HWB
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,179cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 102,115 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2024 100,299 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 98,238 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 95,489 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2022 95,469 miles

Position lamp not working Both Front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Rear Wearing From Inside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jan 2022 95,170 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 93,915 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 91,356 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 90,073 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 88,876 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 87,846 miles

Inside face of front discs in poor condition

Pass 17 Apr 2015 84,995 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2015 84,660 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 81,940 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 77,665 miles

hand brake requires check heavy grabbing and poss cables

Fail 27 Feb 2013 77,665 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

hand brake requires check heavy grabbing and poss cables

Pass 14 Mar 2012 74,400 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2011 71,054 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2010 67,145 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 May 2009 63,781 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 28 Apr 2009 63,761 miles

Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Apr 2008 57,214 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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F5 HWB is a 2005 Porsche Boxster in Silver with a 3,179cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 F5 HWB, 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 F5 HWB registered?

F5 HWB is a 2005 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 8 April 2005.

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