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BX05 EVY

2005 Porsche Boxster

Grey Petrol 2687cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

142,949 mi
Last recorded142,949 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2024
Typical for 2005 Porsche Boxster53,703 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2024 142,949 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Aug 2023 140,210 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Jul 2022 136,369 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2019 135,890 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 135,016 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 133,443 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 130,244 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 126,953 miles

Engine cover & undertray fitted obscuring components

Pass 22 Jul 2015 122,768 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2015 122,768 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 6 Jul 2015 122,761 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

engine management warning lamp active, indicating a possible engine fault

Pass 30 Apr 2014 116,486 miles

Offside sunvisor hanging down but not affecting view to road.

Pass 4 May 2013 115,453 miles
Fail 3 May 2013 115,432 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 May 2012 114,780 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

slight play in both front steering arm inner joints

Pass 8 Apr 2011 112,859 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 110,976 miles

Front discs worn

Front pads getting low

Pass 15 Apr 2009 91,065 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 15 Apr 2009 91,065 miles

Offside Front 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)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Feb 2008 60,637 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 EVY is a 2005 Porsche Boxster in Grey with a 2,687cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EVY, 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 EVY is a 2005 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 4 March 2005.

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