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W5 GOO

2017 Porsche Boxster

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

41,909 mi
Last recorded41,909 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2017 Porsche Boxster22,807 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW5 GOO
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 41,909 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2025 40,510 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2025 39,451 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2024 35,630 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2023 31,860 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2022 28,138 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 21,862 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2021 21,862 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 17,442 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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W5 GOO is a 2017 Porsche Boxster in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 W5 GOO, 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 W5 GOO registered?

W5 GOO is a 2017 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 1 March 2017.

Is W5 GOO safe to buy?

The MOT history for W5 GOO shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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