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B5 LHA

2005 Porsche Boxster

Yellow Petrol 3179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

77,510 mi
Last recorded77,510 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Porsche Boxster53,703 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB5 LHA
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,179cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 77,510 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened top shocker (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened top shocker (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2025 76,619 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 2 Apr 2025 76,619 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Apr 2024 76,073 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

exhaust condition. (both sides cat to centre section nuts badly corroded) ( bolt for n/s back box mounting loose)

Pass 25 Mar 2023 75,274 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 74,035 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 73,051 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 May 2019 71,583 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 69,133 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 67,161 miles

majority of vehicle underside covered with undertrays

Pass 11 Nov 2015 64,177 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2014 62,883 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside front hub component has slight play in a ball joint

Pass 29 Nov 2013 59,770 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 59,410 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2011 58,511 miles

Nearside Rear Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Fail 29 Nov 2011 58,511 miles

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

Nearside Rear Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 10 Dec 2010 51,802 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 43,351 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2008 31,967 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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B5 LHA is a 2005 Porsche Boxster in Yellow with a 3,179cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 B5 LHA, 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 B5 LHA registered?

B5 LHA is a 2005 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 2 September 2005.

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