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79 WWC

2005 Porsche Boxster

Silver Petrol 3179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

103,198 mi
Last recorded103,198 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Porsche Boxster53,703 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration79 WWC
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,179cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 103,198 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))

Fail 7 Nov 2025 103,195 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2024 96,013 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both fronts slightly cracked/perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2023 93,732 miles

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2023 93,732 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 89,744 miles

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 87,790 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 86,362 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 83,593 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 80,445 miles
Fail 1 May 2018 80,445 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 6 Dec 2017 79,748 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge on minimum limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear parking brake performance low reading will require attension

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge on minimum limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

engine bay and underside covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 7 Dec 2016 76,413 miles

both front tyres wear on inner edges

slight oil leak on engine

underside covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 6 Dec 2016 76,413 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres wear on inner edges

slight oil leak on engine

underside covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 30 Nov 2015 72,399 miles

engine bay and underside covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 30 Nov 2015 72,355 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Dec 2014 68,434 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Dec 2013 63,134 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 55,220 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 43,509 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2010 30,619 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 13,675 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 30 Jun 2008 13,675 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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79 WWC is a 2005 Porsche Boxster in Silver with a 3,179cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 79 WWC, 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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79 WWC is a 2005 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 23 June 2005.

Is 79 WWC safe to buy?

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