2005 Porsche Boxster 2.7L Petrol · BY02 STU
2005 Porsche Boxster (2.7L, petrol). First registered 12 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 94,345 miles. MOT valid until 29 Mar 2027. Taxed until 01 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- PORSCHE BOXSTER
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Apr 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 94,345 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BY02 STU Key Findings
- 24 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 31/03/2026
- 94,345 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 9 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (32 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BY02 STU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
24 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Porsche Boxster (BY02 STU) between September 2008 and March 2026.
The record contains 15 passes and 9 failures.
The most recent test on 31 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 9 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (32 issues), Tyres (15 issues), Lighting (11 issues), Suspension (10 issues), Windscreen (9 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 67 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))”; “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”.
BY02 STU Mileage History
- 10/09/200826,318 mi
- 29/12/200933,076 mi+6,758 mi
- 29/12/200933,076 mi
- 21/12/201043,669 mi+10,593 mi
- 23/12/201043,689 mi+20 mi
- 26/08/201145,491 mi+1,802 mi
- 19/11/201259,324 mi+13,833 mi
- 06/02/201467,462 mi+8,138 mi
- 06/03/201467,469 mi+7 mi
- 24/03/201577,057 mi+9,588 mi
- 27/03/201577,057 mi
- 23/05/201678,397 mi+1,340 mi
- 24/05/201678,398 mi+1 mi
- 14/06/201781,847 mi+3,449 mi
- 03/07/201781,848 mi+1 mi
- 03/07/201781,848 mi
- 15/06/201882,813 mi+965 mi
- 06/08/201982,960 mi+147 mi
- 06/08/201982,960 mi
- 06/07/202283,241 mi+281 mi
- 26/09/202386,432 mi+3,191 mi
- 02/10/202490,094 mi+3,662 mi
- 03/10/202490,096 mi+2 mi
- 31/03/202694,345 mi+4,249 mi
Average of roughly 3,876 miles per year across 24 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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