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BU05 RXO

2005 Porsche Boxster

Silver Petrol 3179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

77,452 mi
Last recorded77,452 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Porsche Boxster53,703 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU05 RXO
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,179cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2019 77,452 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 75,297 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 71,886 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 68,813 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 65,552 miles

FRONT TYRE TREADS [AGED & CRACKED ]

Pass 23 May 2014 60,721 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 57,648 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2013 57,648 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jul 2012 54,076 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 49,705 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2010 45,605 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

advise rear brake discs have heavy pitting on inner faces.

Pass 22 Jul 2009 40,632 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2009 40,212 miles

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

Offside front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2008 33,903 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 RXO is a 2005 Porsche Boxster in Silver with a 3,179cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 BU05 RXO, 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 RXO registered?

BU05 RXO is a 2005 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 8 July 2005.

Is BU05 RXO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU05 RXO shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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