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BX05 KAT

2005 Porsche Boxster S

Silver Petrol 3179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

89,760 mi
Last recorded89,760 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Porsche Boxster S73,218 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX05 KAT
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster S
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,179cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 89,760 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2024 83,758 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2023 78,140 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2023 76,642 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2023 76,630 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside headlamp loose

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Aug 2022 75,954 miles

Engine cover and/or undertray fitted preventing view

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 1 Aug 2022 75,954 miles

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Engine cover and/or undertray fitted preventing view

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 Jul 2021 75,389 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 74,696 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2020 74,696 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 74,223 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 70,316 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 64,823 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 58,381 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 53,419 miles

Both front tyres are cracked and perished within tyre tread pattern

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 Sep 2015 53,419 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Both front tyres are cracked and perished within tyre tread pattern

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

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

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 pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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 16 May 2014 49,081 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 49,056 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 45,176 miles

rear brake discs starting to deteriorate

Pass 28 Mar 2012 40,739 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2011 39,527 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 36,841 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 26,702 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 20,823 miles

How Reliable is the Porsche Boxster S?

Based on 3,062 MOT tests across 383 vehicles.

82.3%
Pass Rate
1,846
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
383
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 80
brake disc excessively pitted 62
brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened 26
position lamp(s) not working 24
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 24
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BX05 KAT is a 2005 Porsche Boxster S in Silver with a 3,179cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2005 Porsche Boxster S models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.8% with a typical mileage of 73,218 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 S fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 80 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BX05 KAT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Porsche Boxster S typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 21 years old, this Porsche Boxster S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BX05 KAT is a 2005 Porsche Boxster S, first registered on 12 April 2005.

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