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S5 BXT

2009 Porsche Boxster

Red Petrol 3436cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

87,636 mi
Last recorded87,636 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Porsche Boxster42,000 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS5 BXT
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,436cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Fail 8 Aug 2026 87,636 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre incorrectly fitted, asymmetric

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 27 Aug 2025 84,648 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2024 81,881 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2023 76,980 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 72,962 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2021 66,818 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2020 59,982 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2019 49,792 miles

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

Front Screen wipers juddering

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 May 2018 44,526 miles

Nearside Front Coolant leak

front tyres perishing around tread

Pass 20 Apr 2017 42,673 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 39,642 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 36,607 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 30,918 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2014 30,918 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 28,018 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 21,729 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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S5 BXT is a 2009 Porsche Boxster in Red with a 3,436cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2009 Porsche Boxster models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.8% with a typical mileage of 42,000 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 S5 BXT, 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 17 years old, this Porsche Boxster is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was S5 BXT registered?

S5 BXT is a 2009 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 8 April 2009.

Is S5 BXT safe to buy?

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