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BX55 YDB

2005 Porsche Boxster

Black Petrol 3200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

73,014 mi
Last recorded73,014 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Porsche Boxster53,703 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX55 YDB
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 73,014 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear exhaust clamps cracking between boxes

Pass 2 Aug 2024 72,289 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Jul 2023 72,197 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

rear exhaust clamps cracked/snapped but no movement

Pass 14 Jul 2022 71,791 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust tailpipe clamps cracked

Pass 27 Jul 2021 71,193 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2021 71,193 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 70,302 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 68,900 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 67,964 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance bulb deteriorated (1.1.A.3d)

Rear both exhaust clamps broken

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 20 Apr 2018 67,964 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance bulb deteriorated (1.1.A.3d)

Rear both exhaust clamps broken

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 67,290 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing 3 m/m tread

Offside Rear tyre wearing 3 m/m tread

under body covers fitted

Pass 16 Mar 2016 66,297 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 64,751 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 63,314 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2012 56,923 miles

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

rear exhaust clamps poor condition

Fail 11 Sep 2012 56,923 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

rear exhaust clamps poor condition

Pass 16 Jun 2011 43,471 miles

Coolant leak

rear exhaust clamp cracked.

Fail 14 Jun 2011 43,370 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak

rear exhaust clamp cracked.

Pass 7 May 2010 32,147 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 20,918 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)

limited view due to undershields fitted

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 YDB is a 2005 Porsche Boxster in Black with a 3,200cc 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 BX55 YDB, 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 YDB is a 2005 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 25 November 2005.

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