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BU05 RXS

2005 Porsche Boxster

Blue Petrol 2687cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

94,369 mi
Last recorded94,369 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Porsche Boxster53,703 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 94,369 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2025 90,961 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2024 87,719 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Apr 2023 85,030 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 20 Apr 2023 85,030 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Apr 2022 81,507 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2021 78,413 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 72,519 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 72,351 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2019 71,008 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 68,006 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 65,587 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner edge also cracking not to cords

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge also cracking not to cords

Pass 10 May 2016 63,388 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 60,133 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Apr 2014 57,450 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Apr 2014 56,655 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Apr 2013 50,589 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2013 50,589 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 21 Apr 2012 42,799 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 32,223 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2009 23,020 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 20,482 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 RXS is a 2005 Porsche Boxster in Blue with a 2,687cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 RXS, 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 RXS registered?

BU05 RXS is a 2005 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 28 July 2005.

Is BU05 RXS safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU05 RXS shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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