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BL05 BTE

2005 Porsche Boxster

Grey Petrol 3179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

105,048 mi
Last recorded105,048 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Porsche Boxster53,703 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL05 BTE
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,179cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2025 105,048 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipes, both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Jun 2025 105,048 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipes, both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jan 2024 98,142 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2024 98,141 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2023 96,655 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2022 95,501 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2022

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 93,694 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Mar 2021 93,694 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 91,646 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 86,694 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2018 80,617 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 74,852 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 72,010 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 67,269 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 31 Jul 2014 62,110 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jul 2014 62,101 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2013 58,073 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2012 52,652 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 47,837 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 42,684 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2010 42,684 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Pass 7 Jul 2009 37,200 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2008 30,550 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 28 Jun 2008 30,550 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 19,214 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2007 19,214 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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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BL05 BTE is a 2005 Porsche Boxster in Grey with a 3,179cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 BL05 BTE, 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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BL05 BTE is a 2005 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 12 April 2005.

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