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BU05 HZL

2005 Porsche Boxster

Blue Petrol 2687cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

83,994 mi
Last recorded83,994 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Porsche Boxster53,703 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU05 HZL
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,687cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 83,994 miles
Pass 28 May 2025 79,904 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 Dec 2023 79,146 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2022 77,988 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s also perished (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s also perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jun 2021 77,222 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both . (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Offside Front 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))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both . (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 8 Jun 2021 77,222 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both . (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Offside Front 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))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both . (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Jun 2020 76,495 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2020 76,483 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Jul 2018 72,018 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 71,750 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 71,655 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 68,923 miles
Fail 8 May 2015 66,822 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 8 May 2015 66,822 miles
Fail 5 May 2015 66,822 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 64,734 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2014 64,734 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 12 Oct 2012 59,445 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2012 59,444 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 52,794 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2010 44,392 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 28 Oct 2009 35,298 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Oct 2008 28,816 miles

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

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

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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BU05 HZL is a 2005 Porsche Boxster in Blue with a 2,687cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 BU05 HZL, 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 BU05 HZL registered?

BU05 HZL is a 2005 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 28 June 2005.

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