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BR05 FAD

2005 Porsche Boxster

Black Petrol 3179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2025
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

132,378 mi
Last recorded132,378 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2024
Typical for 2005 Porsche Boxster53,703 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBR05 FAD
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,179cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2024 132,378 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 May 2023 205,753 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2021 121,454 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 116,032 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Feb 2019 111,911 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear exhaust clamps fractured

Pass 5 Feb 2018 101,800 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Pass 9 Feb 2017 92,292 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on outer shoulder with a slash to the tyre tread on the inside recommend early replacement

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 15 Feb 2016 82,758 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 77,231 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 70,561 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2013 62,225 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2012 51,970 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 42,305 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 35,972 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 30,135 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2008 23,228 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 Feb 2008 23,228 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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BR05 FAD is a 2005 Porsche Boxster in Black with a 3,179cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 BR05 FAD, 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 BR05 FAD registered?

BR05 FAD is a 2005 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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The MOT history for BR05 FAD shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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