2005 Porsche Boxster 2.7L Petrol · GH05 TCY
2005 Porsche Boxster (2.7L, petrol). First registered 08 Jul 2005. Recorded mileage 50,812 miles. MOT valid until 30 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- PORSCHE BOXSTER
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 50,812 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GH05 TCY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/04/2026
- 50,812 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GH05 TCY 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 (GH05 TCY) between April 2022 and April 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
GH05 TCY Mileage History
- 14/04/202249,384 mi
- 02/05/202349,762 mi+378 mi
- 30/04/202450,311 mi+549 mi
- 29/04/202550,463 mi+152 mi
- 27/04/202650,812 mi+349 mi
Average of roughly 354 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: Good
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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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