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BU05 RXP

2005 Porsche Boxster

Black Petrol 3179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

93,409 mi
Last recorded93,409 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Porsche Boxster53,703 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 93,409 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2024 92,146 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2023 89,903 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 87,817 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 79,009 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 78,759 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2020 78,729 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 73,598 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 68,664 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 63,744 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 58,746 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 52,596 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 46,952 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 41,689 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 36,732 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 32,398 miles

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 25 Jun 2010 27,725 miles

some surface corrosion front brake discs

Fail 17 Jun 2010 27,599 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Jun 2009 21,244 miles

Nearside Rear 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 12 Jun 2008 15,880 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 RXP 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 BU05 RXP, 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

How do I check the history of BU05 RXP?

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What year was BU05 RXP registered?

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

Is BU05 RXP safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU05 RXP 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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