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MB05 BAR

2017 Porsche Boxster

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

10,959 mi
Last recorded10,959 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2017 Porsche Boxster22,807 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMB05 BAR
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 3 Nov 2025 10,959 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2024 10,510 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2023 9,533 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 9,022 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 8,311 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 7,465 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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MB05 BAR is a 2017 Porsche Boxster in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2017 Porsche Boxster models, the average MOT pass rate is 94.3% with a typical mileage of 22,807 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 MB05 BAR, 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 9 years old, this Porsche Boxster is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was MB05 BAR registered?

MB05 BAR is a 2017 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 18 November 2017.

Is MB05 BAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for MB05 BAR shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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