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BU05 RYY

2005 Porsche Boxster

Silver Petrol 3179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

87,895 mi
Last recorded87,895 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Porsche Boxster53,703 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 87,895 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2024 86,989 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 265 40 18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Aug 2023 85,075 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2022 83,229 miles

floor covers fitted

Pass 31 Aug 2021 82,106 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted to vehicle, not allowing full inspection of some components

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 80,813 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play slight play within inner track rod knuckle (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 80,813 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play slight play in inner track knuckle (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2020 80,813 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play slight play in inner track knuckle (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Oct 2019 76,955 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

engine cover fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 22 Sep 2018 69,845 miles

engine cover fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 27 Sep 2017 65,076 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Sep 2017 65,076 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2016 63,029 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2015 60,084 miles

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

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

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

undertrays and covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 6 Oct 2015 60,084 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

undertrays and covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 7 Oct 2014 55,788 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Oct 2014 55,713 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Sep 2013 49,709 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2013 49,709 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2012 48,352 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Oct 2011 45,834 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 40,042 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 36,587 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)

Fail 12 Aug 2009 36,521 miles

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

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

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 11 Jul 2008 30,137 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 RYY is a 2005 Porsche Boxster in Silver with a 3,179cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 RYY, 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 RYY registered?

BU05 RYY is a 2005 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 14 July 2005.

Is BU05 RYY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU05 RYY shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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