2005 Porsche Boxster 3.2L Petrol · EA04 ONN
2005 Porsche Boxster (3.2L, petrol). First registered 01 Oct 2005. Recorded mileage 56,061 miles. MOT expired on 19 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- PORSCHE BOXSTER
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 19 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 56,061 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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EA04 ONN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/08/2025
- 56,061 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EA04 ONN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Porsche Boxster (EA04 ONN) between August 2022 and August 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 15 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
EA04 ONN Mileage History
- 09/08/202254,031 mi
- 19/08/202354,800 mi+769 mi
- 10/08/202455,476 mi+676 mi
- 15/08/202556,061 mi+585 mi
- 15/08/202556,061 mi
Average of roughly 673 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Porsche Porsche Boxster / Cayman (987)
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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- Bore Scoring (987.1)Serious
3.2 and 3.4 engines are at risk, requiring expensive specialist rebuilds.
- Radiator / Condenser CorrosionModerate
Front intakes collect leaves and road salt, rotting the cooling components.
- IMS Bearing (987.1)Serious
The intermediate shaft bearing on early 987.1 models (2005-2008) shares the same risk as the 996/997.1. The 987.2 (2009+) eliminated the IMS bearing entirely.
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