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H16 BXR

2005 Porsche Boxster

Silver Petrol 3179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

99,792 mi
Last recorded99,792 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Porsche Boxster53,703 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH16 BXR
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,179cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 99,792 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2025 96,513 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2025 96,511 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2024 93,486 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2023 89,970 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 85,525 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 82,832 miles

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

Offside Front rack arm boot insecure

Pass 3 Mar 2020 81,052 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 76,547 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 71,507 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 67,340 miles

Offside aim low

Pass 4 Mar 2016 63,402 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2016 63,391 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Feb 2015 58,677 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 53,314 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 21 Mar 2013 48,341 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 44,318 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 40,262 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 36,226 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 27,532 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2008 23,760 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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H16 BXR is a 2005 Porsche Boxster in Silver with a 3,179cc 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 H16 BXR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of H16 BXR?

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What year was H16 BXR registered?

H16 BXR is a 2005 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 21 March 2005.

Is H16 BXR safe to buy?

The MOT history for H16 BXR shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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