CarVerify

Free Car Check

H18 FRS

2005 Porsche Boxster

Grey Petrol 2687cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

80,818 mi
Last recorded80,818 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Porsche Boxster53,703 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Porsche
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationH18 FRS
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,687cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 80,818 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2023 77,548 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2023 77,436 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

advise foot brake travel

Pass 15 Jul 2022 76,944 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2022 76,927 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

front discs corroded

rear discs corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2020 76,798 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2020 76,798 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2019 76,182 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 76,062 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2017 74,374 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 73,471 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2016 73,471 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

n/s front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 2 Oct 2015 72,446 miles

advise o/s front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 29 Sep 2014 71,430 miles

advise o/s front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 25 Sep 2013 70,570 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Sep 2012 68,828 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Oct 2011 67,533 miles

advise underbody protection fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle underside

Fail 30 Sep 2011 67,531 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 22 Sep 2010 66,080 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 54,967 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 13 May 2008 42,669 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
Full Porsche Boxster reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

H18 FRS is a 2005 Porsche Boxster in Grey with a 2,687cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 H18 FRS, 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 H18 FRS?

You can check the full history of H18 FRS by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was H18 FRS registered?

H18 FRS is a 2005 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 25 May 2005.

Is H18 FRS safe to buy?

The MOT history for H18 FRS shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does H18 FRS have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on H18 FRS. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.