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BX55 CHL

2005 Porsche Boxster

Black Petrol 3179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

82,020 mi
Last recorded82,020 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Porsche Boxster53,703 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX55 CHL
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,179cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 82,020 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2025 77,427 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2024 74,749 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2023 71,486 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2022 69,942 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2021 69,590 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at caliper (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2020 66,546 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated slight split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 64,696 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated pinhole (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 May 2018 62,644 miles

Front Brake pipes greased.

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Under trays fitted preventing inspection of some underside components.

Fail 21 May 2018 62,595 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Both sides from brake calipers (1.1.11 (c))

Front Both sides- metal rigid brake pipes slightly corroded

Fuel filler cap rubber seal slightly perished

Offside registration plate light slightly dim

Pass 24 May 2017 60,192 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 55,534 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 50,435 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 47,863 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2014 47,863 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Aug 2013 40,843 miles

advise both front discs inside faces corroded and pitted

Pass 30 Aug 2012 31,089 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2011 28,364 miles

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)

Pass 13 Aug 2010 19,951 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 13,778 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2008 10,864 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Aug 2008 10,864 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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BX55 CHL is a 2005 Porsche Boxster in Black with a 3,179cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BX55 CHL, 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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BX55 CHL is a 2005 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 20 October 2005.

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