2004 Porsche Boxster 2.7L Petrol · S55 BAK

This Boxster presents a strong and improving roadworthiness profile heading into mid-2026. The most recent test on 27 October 2025 at 98,492 miles passed completely clean with zero defects, marking three consecutive flawless MOTs since 2023. That is a meaningful shift from the minor but tangible faults recorded in 2022 and 2021, suggesting the last owner addressed corrosion and lighting issues rather than letting them linger. The trend is clearly resolving, not worsening. The mileage pattern tells a consistent story of gentle use. Across the five-year MOT record from October 2021 to October 2025, the car covered just 6,085 miles, averaging around 1,217 miles per year in that window. The annualised figure of roughly 4,477 miles over the vehicle's full 22-year life is low for a sports car of this age, pointing to light recreational use rather than daily commuting. No sudden jumps or suspicious gaps appear in the record, and the steady accumulation between tests supports the reading that this was a carefully driven, low-stress ownership history rather than a car that sat idle for years and then saw sudden high-load use. Despite the clean recent record, two areas warrant close physical inspection. The 2022 advisory flagged corroded front brake pipes, which on a 20-year-old mid-engined Porsche raises the question of whether the entire brake line run, including rear sections and flexible hoses, has been properly maintained or replaced. Corrosion on brake pipework is a progressive condition, and a clean MOT in 2025 does not guarantee the lines have not begun to deteriorate again beneath the surface. The same test also noted a perished offside rear valve stem in 2021, and while that was clearly addressed, tyre age and condition across all four corners should be verified, as rubber degrades with time regardless of tread depth. The headlamp lens defects recorded in 2021 on both sides suggest UV degradation common to older polycarbonate lenses. If the lenses were replaced, that is a positive sign of proactive maintenance. If they were simply polished or left in place, light scatter and reduced night-time beam pattern may still be present. A buyer should check for hazing, moisture ingress, or uneven beam output. Overall, this is a well-maintained example with a reassuringly clean recent MOT run, but the age of the vehicle means structural corrosion, brake hydraulics, and rubber components deserve a thorough underbody and mechanical inspection before purchase.