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BX05 EVD

2005 Porsche Boxster

Grey Petrol 2687cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

102,414 mi
Last recorded102,414 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Porsche Boxster53,703 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX05 EVD
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,687cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2018 102,414 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured both rears (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit will need attention soon (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs in poor condition (3.5.1i)

Fail 27 Jan 2018 102,396 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2016 101,756 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2016 101,756 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2015 98,170 miles

both front wipers slightly smear

Pass 23 Aug 2014 90,512 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s/f wheel bearing slight rough

Fail 22 Aug 2014 90,512 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

n/s/f wheel bearing slight rough

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 Aug 2013 84,271 miles

Coolant leak

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 17 Aug 2013 84,255 miles

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

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

Coolant leak

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Aug 2012 71,904 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside rear tyre low on tread and also has a nail in the tread.

Pass 9 Jul 2011 66,129 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

advanced deterioration to front o/s & n/s suspension bump stops

Pass 31 Jul 2010 56,260 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Aug 2009 47,363 miles

under vehicle covered by plastic trim

Pass 27 Jun 2008 38,308 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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BX05 EVD is a 2005 Porsche Boxster in Grey with a 2,687cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 BX05 EVD, 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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BX05 EVD is a 2005 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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