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BY02 STU

2005 Porsche Boxster

Blue Petrol 2687cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

94,345 mi
Last recorded94,345 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Porsche Boxster53,703 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBY02 STU
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,687cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 94,345 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 3 Oct 2024 90,096 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2024 90,094 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Sep 2023 86,432 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by the Gearbox. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 83,241 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2019 82,960 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

rear exhaust clamps corroded

Fail 6 Aug 2019 82,960 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

rear exhaust clamps corroded

Pass 15 Jun 2018 82,813 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Jul 2017 81,848 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear both (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak from engine ()

nearside and offside track rod inner joints wearing

Fail 3 Jul 2017 81,848 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear both (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak from engine ()

nearside and offside track rod inner joints wearing

Fail 14 Jun 2017 81,847 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Front number plate damaged.

Front to rear brake pipes corroded.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit On inside of tread (4.1.E.1)

Nearside and offside track rod inner joint wearing.

Nearside rear brake pipe corroded.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inside of tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside front brake pipe corroded.

Oil leak Oil leak from engine. ()

Pass 24 May 2016 78,398 miles

Brake pipes coated in lubricant

Front Both steering rack inner joints worn/knocking.

Front Both tyres inner edges worn.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended top suspension mounting (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended top suspension mounting (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' windscreen chipped (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust tail pipe clamps cracked/insecure.

Fail 23 May 2016 78,397 miles

Offside Front Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Brake pipes coated in lubricant

Front Both steering rack inner joints worn/knocking.

Front Both tyres inner edges worn.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended top suspension mounting (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended top suspension mounting (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' windscreen chipped (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust tail pipe clamps cracked/insecure.

Pass 27 Mar 2015 77,057 miles

Brake pipe to nearside and offside rear brake caliper corroded.

Nearside and offside track rod inner joint wearing.

Nearside front brake disc corroded. pitted and wearing on inside.

Nearside rear brake disc corroded, pitted and wearing on inside.

Offside front brake pipe corroded.

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

Three exhaust clamps broken on exhaust system.

Fail 24 Mar 2015 77,057 miles

Offside Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Brake pipe to nearside and offside rear brake caliper corroded.

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

Nearside and offside track rod inner joint wearing.

Nearside front brake disc corroded. pitted and wearing on inside.

Nearside rear brake disc corroded, pitted and wearing on inside.

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

Offside front brake pipe corroded.

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

Three exhaust clamps broken on exhaust system.

Pass 6 Mar 2014 67,469 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 6 Feb 2014 67,462 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Nov 2012 59,324 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2011 45,491 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2010 43,689 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2010 43,669 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Fail 29 Dec 2009 33,076 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 29 Dec 2009 33,076 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 26,318 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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BY02 STU is a 2005 Porsche Boxster in Blue with a 2,687cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 BY02 STU, 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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BY02 STU is a 2005 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 12 September 2005.

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