2005 Porsche Boxster 2.7L Petrol · AE05 UJL

The vehicle currently holds a roadworthy status, having passed its most recent MOT in October 2025 with 101,883 miles. The maintenance trend appears stable, despite a minor failure during that same test due to an ineffective nearside windscreen wiper. This failure was rectified immediately to achieve a pass. The history suggests that while the car is subject to age-related wear, the owner has addressed specific mechanical defects rather than allowing them to escalate. The mileage profile is notably low for a 21-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 4,850 miles per year. Data shows a significant period of low use between December 2020 at 100,110 miles and September 2023 at 101,840 miles, representing only 730 miles driven over nearly three years. This pattern suggests the car sat for long periods, which often leads to the degradation of rubber components, fluid breakdown, and corrosion of brake lines despite the low mechanical engine wear. A physical inspection must focus on the steering and braking systems given previous recorded faults. The 2022 test identified play in the offside steering rack inner joints, while the 2023 test flagged corrosion on both front brake pipes obscured by grease. A buyer should verify that the steering remains tight and free of play and ensure the brake pipe corrosion has not progressed into structural thinning. Given the low-mileage usage pattern, checking the condition of the suspension bushes and seals is also essential to ensure they have not perished or cracked from age rather than use.