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832 ARK

2005 Porsche Boxster

Grey Petrol 3179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jan 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

103,306 mi
Last recorded103,306 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Porsche Boxster53,703 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration832 ARK
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,179cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 103,306 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2024 100,496 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2023 97,404 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened piston rod (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has light misting of oil edge (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened at lower edge (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened piston rod (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Dec 2022 92,005 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Dec 2021 87,282 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all brake discs deteriorated/corroded inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 84,493 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 80,239 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 77,500 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 73,177 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 70,190 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces corroded (3.5.1i)

Fail 22 Jul 2016 70,183 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces corroded (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 67,308 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 65,151 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 May 2013 60,388 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s/f headlight set to europe, no beam image kick up

o/s/f tyre worn smooth on inside edge

Pass 24 May 2012 53,691 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

no headlamp beam kick up on o/s headlamp

Pass 23 May 2011 46,105 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 38,618 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Jun 2009 34,160 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 29,089 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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832 ARK is a 2005 Porsche Boxster in Grey with a 3,179cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 832 ARK, 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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832 ARK is a 2005 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 23 June 2005.

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