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Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 3,179 cc

S5 SXWMOT history

S5 SXW is a blue petrol Porsche Boxster first used on 18 Mar 2005. Its MOT is valid until 11 Dec 2026 and it has passed 19 of 22 MOT tests, with 85,976 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Dec 2025.

S5 SXW blue Porsche Boxster – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Porsche Boxster, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 11 Dec 2026
Mileage
85,976 mi
At MOT on 12 Dec 2025
MOT tests
22
19 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,089 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S5 SXW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Porsche
Model
Boxster
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,179 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
18 Mar 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
12 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S5 SXW was last recorded at 85,976 miles on 12 Dec 2025, 1,175 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
84,801 miles · 24 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
1,175 miles
Average per year
4,089 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 85,976 miles
  • 2024 – 84,801 miles
  • 2023 – 83,047 miles
  • 2022 – 81,457 miles
  • 2021 – 78,203 miles
  • 2020 – 72,365 miles
  • 2018 – 66,646 miles
  • 2017 – 63,287 miles
  • 2016 – 59,414 miles
  • 2015 – 56,055 miles
  • 2014 – 52,099 miles
  • 2013 – 48,158 miles
  • 2012 – 37,979 miles
  • 2011 – 28,152 miles
  • 2010 – 20,264 miles
  • 2009 – 16,666 miles
  • 2008 – 13,066 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass85,976 miles
  • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
  • MinorSuspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower rear, both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front and nearside rear on inside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryMacpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
  • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2014

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2014

Full MOT history

22 tests since 13 Feb 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass85,976 miles (+1,175)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    85,976 miles
    Test number
    405178217748
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorSuspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower rear, both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front and nearside rear on inside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryMacpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass84,801 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    84,801 miles
    Test number
    856557790305
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail84,798 miles (+1,751)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,798 miles
    Test number
    533284168569
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass83,047 miles (+1,590)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    83,047 miles
    Test number
    314485771521
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass81,457 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    81,457 miles
    Test number
    669864002210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail81,456 miles (+3,253)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,456 miles
    Test number
    893400026136
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass78,203 miles (+1,377)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    78,203 miles
    Test number
    712262986555

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass76,826 miles (+4,461)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2022
    Odometer
    76,826 miles
    Test number
    727235672452

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass72,365 miles (+5,719)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2021
    Odometer
    72,365 miles
    Test number
    998616812732
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges and appears to have been run under inflated (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass66,646 miles (+3,359)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    66,646 miles
    Test number
    886584164947

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass63,287 miles (+3,873)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    63,287 miles
    Test number
    399379910150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass59,414 miles (+3,359)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    59,414 miles
    Test number
    212652364610
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner faces (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flange (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flange (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (3.5.1i)

  13. Pass56,055 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    56,055 miles
    Test number
    557288939312

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail56,055 miles (+3,956)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,055 miles
    Test number
    698881365019
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass52,099 miles (+3,941)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    52,099 miles
    Test number
    897724994294
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass48,158 miles (+10,179)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    48,158 miles
    Test number
    155113183279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass37,979 miles (+9,827)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    37,979 miles
    Test number
    758833992222
    • NoteAdvise front brake discs corroded on inside faces advise replacement
    • NoteAdvise some wear to inside edges of front tyres

  18. Pass28,152 miles (+7,888)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    28,152 miles
    Test number
    717690901280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass20,264 miles (+472)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    20,264 miles
    Test number
    882806210234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass19,792 miles (+3,126)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    19,792 miles
    Test number
    934416340051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass16,666 miles (+3,600)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    16,666 miles
    Test number
    724096019075
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass13,066 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    13,066 miles
    Test number
    191774648438

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S5 SXW

Does S5 SXW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S5 SXW is valid until 11 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on S5 SXW?
The MOT on S5 SXW is valid until 11 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S5 SXW done?
S5 SXW was recorded at 85,976 miles at its MOT on 12 Dec 2025, an average of 4,089 miles a year.
Has S5 SXW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S5 SXW has failed 3 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on S5 SXW 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 S5 SXW find?
S5 SXW passed its latest MOT on 12 Dec 2025 with 2 minor defects and 5 advisories: offside obligatory mirror slightly damaged; suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower rear, both sides; brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front and nearside rear on inside, and 4 more.

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