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HW05 SMW

2005 Porsche Boxster

Silver Petrol 3179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

98,817 mi
Last recorded98,817 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Porsche Boxster53,703 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW05 SMW
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,179cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 98,817 miles
Pass 20 May 2025 97,331 miles
Pass 29 May 2024 93,485 miles
Pass 10 May 2023 90,363 miles
Pass 11 May 2022 89,127 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 87,676 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 86,286 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 83,737 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 78,351 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 73,801 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)

Fail 1 Dec 2014 63,716 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 1 Dec 2014 63,716 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2013 56,067 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2013 55,776 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2012 47,857 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Some pitting of all brake discs inner edges

Pass 11 May 2011 40,878 miles

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

Some pitting of front brake discs inner edge

Pass 12 May 2010 36,444 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 29,253 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 23,623 miles

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

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

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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HW05 SMW is a 2005 Porsche Boxster in Silver with a 3,179cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 HW05 SMW, 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

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What year was HW05 SMW registered?

HW05 SMW is a 2005 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 24 March 2005.

Is HW05 SMW safe to buy?

The MOT history for HW05 SMW shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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