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B20 XTE

2005 Porsche Boxster

Silver Petrol 2687cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

102,398 mi
Last recorded102,398 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2015
Typical for 2005 Porsche Boxster53,703 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB20 XTE
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,687cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2015 102,398 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 27 Feb 2014 81,314 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Feb 2014 81,314 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Feb 2013 61,013 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 Feb 2013 61,013 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2012 57,369 miles

front brake discs worn.

Pass 1 Mar 2011 50,979 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2011 50,949 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Jan 2010 44,935 miles

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 23 Feb 2009 36,754 miles

both front brake discs worn

both front tyres cracked/worn on edges

Pass 11 Mar 2008 29,107 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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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B20 XTE is a 2005 Porsche Boxster in Silver with a 2,687cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 B20 XTE, 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 B20 XTE registered?

B20 XTE is a 2005 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is B20 XTE safe to buy?

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