2005 Porsche Boxster 3.2L Petrol · P2 YWM
2005 Porsche Boxster (3.2L, petrol). First registered 25 Oct 2005. Recorded mileage 44,676 miles. MOT status: Failed.
- Make & Model
- PORSCHE BOXSTER
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Failed
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 44,676 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P2 YWM Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 03/04/2023
- 44,676 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
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P2 YWM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
1 MOT test are recorded for this 2005 Porsche Boxster (P2 YWM) between April 2023 and April 2023.
The record contains 0 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 03 April 2023 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
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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: Poor
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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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