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BX55 YDU

2005 Porsche Boxster

Silver Petrol 2687cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

29,772 mi
Last recorded29,772 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Porsche Boxster53,703 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX55 YDU
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,687cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 29,772 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2024 29,147 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2023 28,761 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 27,773 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 26,528 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 25,602 miles

Front discs worn

Pass 20 Aug 2019 24,264 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 22,938 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 21,680 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2016 20,926 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 23 Oct 2015 19,468 miles

engine cover and under tray fitted obscuring some components

Fail 23 Oct 2015 19,468 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

engine cover and under tray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 24 Oct 2014 19,237 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 18,978 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Oct 2012 18,695 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 18,186 miles

plastic underguard fitted front to back

Pass 25 Oct 2010 17,698 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2009 15,005 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2009 15,005 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2008 11,838 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 YDU is a 2005 Porsche Boxster in Silver with a 2,687cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 YDU, 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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What year was BX55 YDU registered?

BX55 YDU is a 2005 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 22 November 2005.

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