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AH05 MEL

2005 Porsche Boxster

Blue Petrol 2687cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

107,693 mi
Last recorded107,693 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Porsche Boxster53,703 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAH05 MEL
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,687cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 107,693 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2024 105,912 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2023 104,577 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2022 163,290 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rears. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 96,228 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 May 2021 152,031 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 91,127 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NSR and OSR (1.1.11 (c))

Extensive under covers fitted

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

Pass 3 Jan 2019 89,820 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slight play in rubber bush/pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Underside of vehicle extensively covered

Pass 16 Jan 2018 87,180 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2017 84,417 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules o/s/f (3.6.B.4e)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (1.4.A.2f)

both front tyres cracked

exhaust clamps/nuts and bolts corroded

n/s/r sub frame brace bar damaged

rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 17 Jan 2017 84,417 miles

Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt o/s/f (2.2.C.1c)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules o/s/f (3.6.B.4e)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (1.4.A.2f)

both front tyres cracked

exhaust clamps/nuts and bolts corroded

n/s/r sub frame brace bar damaged

rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 19 Dec 2016 84,411 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front tyres cracked on outer shoulder

Pass 7 Nov 2015 82,753 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 82,375 miles

Coolant leak

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight play in steering

Pass 19 Apr 2013 79,325 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2013 79,325 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 78,472 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 72,880 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 66,778 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2009 54,841 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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AH05 MEL is a 2005 Porsche Boxster in Blue with a 2,687cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AH05 MEL, 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 AH05 MEL registered?

AH05 MEL is a 2005 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 16 July 2005.

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