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BU05 RYW

2005 Porsche Boxster

Silver Petrol 2687cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

68,186 mi
Last recorded68,186 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Porsche Boxster53,703 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU05 RYW
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,687cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 68,186 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2026 68,182 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2025 67,294 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 Jun 2024 65,883 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2023 64,453 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2022 61,703 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on both edges and lightly perishing

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front tyre wearing on both edges and lightly perishing

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2021 59,562 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 57,908 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 56,651 miles

Front tyres slightly perished.

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 54,075 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 49,713 miles

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)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 44,759 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 40,488 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 35,619 miles

all tyres - slight damage to tread .

Pass 19 Jun 2012 32,966 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 29,421 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 25,791 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 21,164 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 17,415 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 RYW is a 2005 Porsche Boxster in Silver with a 2,687cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 RYW, 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 RYW registered?

BU05 RYW is a 2005 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 7 July 2005.

Is BU05 RYW safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU05 RYW shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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