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BC05 JXR

2005 Porsche Boxster

Black Petrol 3179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

87,936 mi
Last recorded87,936 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Porsche Boxster53,703 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC05 JXR
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,179cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 87,936 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2024 87,486 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2022 85,947 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2021 82,621 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2020 77,632 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 71,780 miles

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 68,813 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Mar 2018 68,813 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2017 62,681 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2016 52,554 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 40,728 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 4 Mar 2014 24,993 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front and rear brake discs inner facia corroded.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Mar 2013 15,137 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 14,457 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 11,877 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 10,535 miles

front discs corroded & pitted

Pass 29 Jun 2009 9,486 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 8,738 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2008 8,738 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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BC05 JXR is a 2005 Porsche Boxster in Black 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 BC05 JXR, 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 BC05 JXR registered?

BC05 JXR is a 2005 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 12 July 2005.

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