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H16 GLB

2005 Porsche Boxster

Blue Petrol 3179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

47,777 mi
Last recorded47,777 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Porsche Boxster53,703 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH16 GLB
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,179cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 47,777 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2026 47,777 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2025 45,681 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2024 45,343 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear parking brake only just meeting requirement

all brake discs slightly corroded due to lack of uses

Pass 8 Mar 2023 44,378 miles

rear brake discs slightly corroded on inside surface

Pass 10 Mar 2022 43,991 miles

Rear brake discs slightly corroded on inside surface

Pass 25 Feb 2021 43,333 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2020 42,691 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2020 42,691 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 41,565 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2019 41,548 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexable (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2018 39,977 miles

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

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

engine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring components

Pass 7 Mar 2017 38,555 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 37,392 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2015 36,128 miles

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

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

offside rear coil spring becomes unseated when vehicle jacked up

Pass 8 Mar 2014 35,193 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 6 Mar 2014 35,193 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Rear discs corroded on inner edge

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 31,173 miles

Both front discs very corroded on inside surface, however performance ok on roller brake tester

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Mar 2012 26,798 miles

inner edges of both front discs corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2011 21,699 miles

Front brake disks pitted and corroded

Pass 11 Feb 2010 19,252 miles

Advise front discs (inner face wearing)

Pass 10 Feb 2009 17,369 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 15,358 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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H16 GLB is a 2005 Porsche Boxster in Blue with a 3,179cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 H16 GLB, 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 H16 GLB registered?

H16 GLB is a 2005 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 4 March 2005.

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