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G5 SFW

2009 Porsche Boxster

Red Petrol 2893cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

88,847 mi
Last recorded88,847 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Porsche Boxster42,000 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG5 SFW
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,893cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 88,847 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2024 87,761 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2023 86,369 miles

Undertrays installed obscuring testable components.

Pass 8 Sep 2022 83,510 miles

Lower engine bay cover and undertrays installed obscuring testable components.

Parking brake system has little reserve travel.

Pass 2 Sep 2021 80,861 miles

Front storage bay covers installed obscuring testable components.

Under trays installed obscuring testable components.

Pass 11 Sep 2020 80,125 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 78,506 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2019 77,209 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2019 77,209 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 74,872 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 72,255 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2016 68,173 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 62,283 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 52,060 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2013 44,123 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2012 33,835 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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G5 SFW is a 2009 Porsche Boxster in Red with a 2,893cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

Across all 2009 Porsche Boxster models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.8% with a typical mileage of 42,000 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 G5 SFW, 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 17 years old, this Porsche Boxster is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was G5 SFW registered?

G5 SFW is a 2009 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 8 March 2009.

Is G5 SFW safe to buy?

The MOT history for G5 SFW shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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