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BX05 WLA

2005 Porsche Boxster

Black Petrol 3179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

42,896 mi
Last recorded42,896 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2023
Typical for 2005 Porsche Boxster53,703 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX05 WLA
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,179cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2023 42,896 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2022 42,708 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2020 42,235 miles

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both near-side and off-side (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 41,236 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 0mm on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 0mm on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Mar 2019 41,078 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 0mm on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 0mm on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 40,629 miles
Fail 26 May 2017 40,465 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 39,985 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 35,383 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 31,574 miles
Fail 29 May 2013 25,477 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 May 2013 25,477 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Mar 2012 24,109 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres wearing on inner edges

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 4 Jun 2010 23,871 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

vehicle under covers fitted

Pass 27 May 2009 21,245 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 May 2008 14,857 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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 WLA is a 2005 Porsche Boxster in Black with a 3,179cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 WLA, 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 WLA is a 2005 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 4 June 2005.

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