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AR05 DXO

2005 Porsche Boxster

Silver Petrol 2687cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

86,003 mi
Last recorded86,003 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Porsche Boxster53,703 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR05 DXO
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,687cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 86,003 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2025 86,002 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2024 81,410 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2023 79,433 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2022 71,334 miles

Valve stem slightly damaged both front (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 64,023 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 63,730 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 61,901 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable items

Pass 15 Jul 2019 60,263 miles

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

slight corrosion on both front and rear brake discs

Pass 18 Jul 2018 57,799 miles

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

both front and rear brake discs are showing signs of corrosion

Pass 5 Aug 2017 55,479 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 54,740 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Play in nearside steering rack arm

Pass 7 Jun 2016 49,586 miles

Front brake discs are thin

Play in nearside steering rack joint

Fail 7 Jun 2016 49,586 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both rear caliper (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front brake discs are thin

Play in nearside steering rack joint

Pass 4 Jun 2015 43,539 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 36,474 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 May 2013 30,026 miles

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

Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

osf tyre innerwall/edge has thorn/puncture

Pass 22 May 2012 21,810 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs slightly pitted

Fail 19 May 2012 21,810 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 23 May 2011 16,284 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 15,477 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 13,826 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 11,841 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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AR05 DXO is a 2005 Porsche Boxster in Silver with a 2,687cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 AR05 DXO, 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 AR05 DXO registered?

AR05 DXO is a 2005 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 20 June 2005.

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