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BU05 JBX

2005 Porsche Boxster

Black Petrol 3179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

64,474 mi
Last recorded64,474 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Porsche Boxster53,703 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU05 JBX
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,179cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2022 64,474 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

under trays fitted

Pass 21 Oct 2021 64,410 miles

slight dulling both headlamps

Pass 21 May 2019 62,912 miles
Fail 21 May 2019 62,912 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2017 62,887 miles

under trays fitted.

Pass 19 Aug 2016 61,388 miles

Oil leak ()

under trays fitted.

Pass 22 Jul 2015 59,096 miles

engine oil leak

Fail 29 Jul 2014 55,629 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2014 55,629 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 51,849 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 11 Jul 2013 51,849 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2012 45,507 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Aug 2011 42,626 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2011 42,626 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 17 Aug 2010 37,495 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

underneath vehicle covered by plastic

Fail 17 Aug 2010 37,495 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

underneath vehicle covered by plastic

Pass 7 Jul 2009 31,906 miles

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside rear tyre very low on tread depth,very close to mot limits

slight movement in offside steering tie rod

Fail 6 Jul 2009 31,901 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside rear tyre very low on tread depth,very close to mot limits

slight movement in offside steering tie rod

Pass 21 Jun 2008 25,303 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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BU05 JBX is a 2005 Porsche Boxster in Black with a 3,179cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 BU05 JBX, 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 BU05 JBX registered?

BU05 JBX is a 2005 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 25 April 2005.

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