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BX05 LOU

2005 Porsche Boxster

Black Petrol 2687cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

106,927 mi
Last recorded106,927 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Porsche Boxster53,703 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX05 LOU
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,687cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2025 106,927 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Nov 2023 104,742 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 10 Nov 2023 104,719 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 9 Nov 2022 97,434 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 92,480 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2021 92,480 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 91,247 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 87,333 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 85,864 miles

o/s/f tyre starting to tear on inner wall

Fail 27 Mar 2018 85,864 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 265/30/19 (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

o/s/f tyre starting to tear on inner wall

Pass 13 Mar 2017 83,736 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 75,141 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2015 74,884 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Aug 2015 74,884 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 74,033 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 24 Jul 2014 73,728 miles

Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jul 2013 70,828 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 70,412 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 67,891 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2011 64,750 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 61,499 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 56,621 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2008 46,195 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Mar 2008 46,195 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 LOU is a 2005 Porsche Boxster in Black with a 2,687cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LOU, 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 LOU is a 2005 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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