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H3 RLW

2005 Porsche Boxster

Silver Petrol 3179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

42,507 mi
Last recorded42,507 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

RegistrationH3 RLW
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,179cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 42,507 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 42,346 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perished (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection including engine bay covers

Fail 8 Sep 2021 42,346 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction psm failure light (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perished (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection including engine bay covers

Pass 10 Jul 2020 42,135 miles

Engine bay covers obscuring some components

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin close too wear indicators (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Under trays obscuring power steering components, brake pipes & fuel lines

Pass 18 Jan 2019 41,362 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 39,924 miles

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

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

both rear tyres worn on outer edges

slight damage nearside front tyre outer wall

Pass 3 Feb 2017 38,916 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 235/35ZR19 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Jan 2016 37,846 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

nearside front tyre has damage to outer wall

plastic undertrays fitted

Pass 30 Jan 2015 36,882 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 30 Jan 2014 35,927 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 22 Jan 2013 33,972 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 27,712 miles

rear tyres getting low

Pass 9 Apr 2010 21,683 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 15,359 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 9,565 miles

ADVISE ALL FOUR TYRES WEARING SLIGHTLY ON OUTSIDE EDGES

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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H3 RLW is a 2005 Porsche Boxster in Silver with a 3,179cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 H3 RLW, 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 H3 RLW registered?

H3 RLW is a 2005 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 5 February 2005.

Is H3 RLW safe to buy?

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