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BHC 5V

2005 Porsche Boxster

Blue Petrol 3179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

121,688 mi
Last recorded121,688 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Porsche Boxster53,703 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBHC 5V
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,179cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 121,688 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2024 120,002 miles

total under side coverd with under tray

Pass 19 Jun 2023 117,047 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 112,665 miles

total under side covered by under tray

Pass 7 Oct 2020 107,380 miles

total underside covered with under tray

Pass 8 Oct 2019 103,962 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 100,309 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 87,217 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2017 87,217 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 73,560 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 13 Oct 2016 73,560 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Nov 2015 57,791 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 56,955 miles

All tyres cracking and perishing.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

O/s wiper split.

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Nov 2014 56,955 miles

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

All tyres cracking and perishing.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

O/s wiper split.

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 May 2013 53,807 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 May 2012 51,370 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 12 Jan 2011 48,020 miles

Slight play in both sides of the steering rack.

Fail 12 Jan 2011 48,020 miles

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

Slight play in both sides of the steering rack.

Pass 27 Jan 2010 44,846 miles

Slight play in nearside of steering rack.

Pass 28 May 2009 41,149 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Jun 2008 29,466 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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BHC 5V is a 2005 Porsche Boxster in Blue with a 3,179cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 BHC 5V, 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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BHC 5V is a 2005 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 9 June 2005.

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