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C8 BXT

2005 Porsche Boxster

Blue Petrol 3179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 May 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

66,531 mi
Last recorded66,531 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Porsche Boxster53,703 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC8 BXT
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,179cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 66,531 miles

full under covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 23 May 2025 62,735 miles
Pass 24 May 2024 59,220 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2024 58,007 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2023 53,081 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 52,999 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 52,852 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2021 52,850 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2019 51,546 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2018 50,556 miles

Front tyres craking on tread

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

Pass 12 Apr 2017 49,952 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 49,952 miles

Nearside Front Bump stop in poor condition

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Lower both rear lower air diffuser insecure

Pass 6 Apr 2016 46,880 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.9mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 41,502 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 37,281 miles

2 x exhaust clamps broken and 1 cracked.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Feb 2013 34,585 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 32,037 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 30,204 miles

offside rear tyre wearing low.

Pass 23 Feb 2010 27,201 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 23,063 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 17,272 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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C8 BXT is a 2005 Porsche Boxster in Blue with a 3,179cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 C8 BXT, 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 C8 BXT registered?

C8 BXT is a 2005 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 4 March 2005.

Is C8 BXT safe to buy?

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