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BC05 OVF

2005 Porsche Boxster

Blue Petrol 3179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

45,245 mi
Last recorded45,245 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Porsche Boxster53,703 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC05 OVF
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,179cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 45,245 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2025 43,493 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2024 42,348 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2024 42,347 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2023 40,100 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2023 40,100 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 May 2022 36,771 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 36,767 miles

both the rear tyres are becoming perished

Fail 5 Nov 2020 36,761 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

both the rear tyres are becoming perished

offside front tyre badly perished

Pass 20 Aug 2019 36,572 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2018 36,040 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 35,212 miles

Oil leak ()

plastic covers fitted

Pass 8 Jul 2016 33,572 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

plastic covers fitted

vehicle has been stood

Pass 8 Jun 2015 33,158 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 32,120 miles

Vehicle appears to have been stood

Pass 22 May 2012 30,228 miles

The o/s/f coil spring is broken at an extreme end, the function of the spring has not been impaired and does not require assistance to locate the spring when the vehicle is lowered its normal working position after being jacked up.

Pass 16 May 2011 29,041 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 26,745 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 23,718 miles

n/s and o/s front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 25 Jun 2008 20,875 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 OVF is a 2005 Porsche Boxster in Blue with a 3,179cc 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 BC05 OVF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BC05 OVF registered?

BC05 OVF is a 2005 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 25 June 2005.

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The MOT history for BC05 OVF shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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