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A16 WYC

2005 Porsche Boxster

Blue Petrol 2687cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

93,845 mi
Last recorded93,845 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Porsche Boxster53,703 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA16 WYC
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,687cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 93,845 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2025 93,609 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2024 93,024 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2022 91,536 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 91,045 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 86,872 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2017 84,876 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2016 82,441 miles

engine covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Oil leak

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 9 Jun 2016 82,392 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

engine covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Fail 12 Jun 2015 78,066 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 78,066 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 71,169 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 15 Jan 2014 71,169 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Jan 2013 60,135 miles

handbrake long travel

wear front brake discs/lipped

wear rear brake discs/lipped

Pass 25 Jan 2012 52,074 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Jan 2012 52,074 miles

Nearside Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Jan 2011 40,180 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 28,163 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

foreign object (stone) embedded between treads on o/s/r tyre

Fail 23 Feb 2010 28,015 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

foreign object (stone) embedded between treads on o/s/r tyre

Pass 25 Feb 2009 17,315 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Jul 2008 11,717 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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A16 WYC is a 2005 Porsche Boxster in Blue with a 2,687cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 A16 WYC, 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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What year was A16 WYC registered?

A16 WYC is a 2005 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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