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AE55 MBX

2005 Porsche Boxster

Silver Petrol 2687cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

117,176 mi
Last recorded117,176 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Porsche Boxster53,703 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE55 MBX
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,687cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 117,176 miles

Front smell of fuel from under the front of vehicle but no signs of leaking

Fail 31 Mar 2026 117,170 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front smell of fuel from under the front of vehicle but no signs of leaking

Pass 3 Apr 2025 114,551 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2024 111,619 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 109,199 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 106,745 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2021 104,214 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2021 104,214 miles

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Fail 11 Mar 2021 104,194 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 102,502 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 99,270 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

small chip in windscreen

Pass 9 Mar 2018 94,765 miles

Nearside rear indicator slightly discoloured

all brakes discs worn and pitted

all rear brake pipes slightly corroded

offside front brake pipe slightly corroded

rear brake pads wearing low

slight front brake fluctuating

windscreen chipped

Pass 16 Mar 2017 89,983 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 89,111 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2016 89,100 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 5 Feb 2016 87,861 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 82,658 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 77,823 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2013 73,235 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 68,338 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 55,693 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 42,253 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 27,844 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 26,185 miles

How Reliable is the Porsche Boxster?

Based on 726,695 MOT tests across 46,886 vehicles.

82.8%
Pass Rate
2,475
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
46,886
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 19,504
Brake pipe excessively corroded 6,317
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 5,538
brake disc excessively pitted 5,177
position lamp(s) not working 5,126
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AE55 MBX is a 2005 Porsche Boxster in Silver with a 2,687cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2005 Porsche Boxster models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.4% with a typical mileage of 53,703 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Porsche Boxster fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 19,504 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AE55 MBX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Porsche Boxster typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 21 years old, this Porsche Boxster is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AE55 MBX registered?

AE55 MBX is a 2005 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 29 October 2005.

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