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Porsche Boxster

Silver · Petrol · 1997 · 2,500 cc

C5 SJYMOT history

C5 SJY is a silver petrol Porsche Boxster first used on 31 Dec 1997. Its MOT is valid until 18 Nov 2026 and it has passed 19 of 20 MOT tests, with 103,247 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Nov 2025.

C5 SJY silver Porsche Boxster – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 18 Nov 2026
Mileage
103,247 mi
At MOT on 19 Nov 2025
MOT tests
20
19 passed · 1 failed
Per year
1,180 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C5 SJY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Porsche
Model
Boxster
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,500 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
31 Dec 1997
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
19 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

C5 SJY was last recorded at 103,247 miles on 19 Nov 2025, 2,845 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
100,402 miles · 31 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
2,845 miles
Average per year
1,180 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 103,247 miles
  • 2024 – 100,402 miles
  • 2023 – 100,383 miles
  • 2022 – 100,382 miles
  • 2021 – 100,099 miles
  • 2019 – 99,440 miles
  • 2018 – 98,632 miles
  • 2017 – 97,663 miles
  • 2016 – 96,400 miles
  • 2015 – 95,935 miles
  • 2014 – 95,573 miles
  • 2013 – 94,377 miles
  • 2012 – 93,760 miles
  • 2011 – 92,936 miles
  • 2010 – 91,287 miles
  • 2009 – 90,130 miles
  • 2008 – 86,841 miles
  • 2006 – 86,740 miles
  • 2005 – 79,508 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass103,247 miles
  • AdvisoryPassenger door handle worn

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Front tyre cracking in tread. no visible cords.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front tyre cracking in tread. no visible cords. (tyre is 13 years old).

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

20 tests since 10 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass103,247 miles (+2,845)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    103,247 miles
    Test number
    356242682293
    • AdvisoryPassenger door handle worn
  2. Pass100,402 miles (+19)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    100,402 miles
    Test number
    332851054696

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass100,383 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    100,383 miles
    Test number
    204240884921

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass100,382 miles (+283)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    100,382 miles
    Test number
    885858233965

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass100,099 miles (+659)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    100,099 miles
    Test number
    660654095793

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass99,440 miles (+808)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    99,440 miles
    Test number
    790033961570

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass98,632 miles (+11)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    98,632 miles
    Test number
    634909757507
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre cracking in tread. no visible cords.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre cracking in tread. no visible cords. (tyre is 13 years old).
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Fail98,621 miles (+958)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,621 miles
    Test number
    620168705779
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre cracking in tread. no visible cords.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre cracking in tread. no visible cords. (tyre is 13 years old).
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass97,663 miles (+1,263)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    97,663 miles
    Test number
    860464233868
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  10. Pass96,400 miles (+465)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2017
    Odometer
    96,400 miles
    Test number
    738172023614
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  11. Pass95,935 miles (+362)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2016
    Odometer
    95,935 miles
    Test number
    155228925177
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  12. Pass95,573 miles (+1,196)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    95,573 miles
    Test number
    166750994465

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass94,377 miles (+617)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    94,377 miles
    Test number
    276184513162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass93,760 miles (+824)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    93,760 miles
    Test number
    908133802134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass92,936 miles (+1,649)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    92,936 miles
    Test number
    705183301152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass91,287 miles (+1,157)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    91,287 miles
    Test number
    151457390483

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass90,130 miles (+3,289)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    90,130 miles
    Test number
    442449189072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass86,841 miles (+101)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    86,841 miles
    Test number
    654693798081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass86,740 miles (+7,232)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    86,740 miles
    Test number
    671185226394

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass79,508 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    79,508 miles
    Test number
    614113685294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about C5 SJY

Does C5 SJY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C5 SJY is valid until 18 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on C5 SJY?
The MOT on C5 SJY is valid until 18 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has C5 SJY done?
C5 SJY was recorded at 103,247 miles at its MOT on 19 Nov 2025, an average of 1,180 miles a year.
Has C5 SJY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C5 SJY has failed 1 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jun 2018.
Has the mileage on C5 SJY ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on C5 SJY find?
C5 SJY passed its latest MOT on 19 Nov 2025 with 1 advisory: passenger door handle worn.

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