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BS05 HEL

2005 Porsche Boxster

Black Petrol 3179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

56,515 mi
Last recorded56,515 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Porsche Boxster53,703 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBS05 HEL
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,179cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 56,515 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2024 56,128 miles
Pass 9 May 2024 55,774 miles
Pass 17 May 2023 55,173 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 53,302 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 52,393 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 49,971 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front support arm bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 49,669 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2018 49,669 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 48,310 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 45,864 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 43,429 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 May 2014 41,232 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 May 2013 39,929 miles
Fail 14 May 2013 39,928 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 May 2012 38,854 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 37,066 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 34,079 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 31,141 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 May 2008 24,768 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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BS05 HEL is a 2005 Porsche Boxster in Black with a 3,179cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 BS05 HEL, 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 BS05 HEL registered?

BS05 HEL is a 2005 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 20 July 2005.

Is BS05 HEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for BS05 HEL shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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