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CH53 FOS

2005 Porsche Boxster

Silver Petrol 3179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2025
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

81,973 mi
Last recorded81,973 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2024
Typical for 2005 Porsche Boxster53,703 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCH53 FOS
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,179cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2024 81,973 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2023 80,111 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 77,753 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 75,171 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 74,976 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 70,406 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 66,377 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 60,631 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 56,095 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both O/S & N/S (3.5.1i)

Front coil spring corroded Both O/S & N/S (2.4.C.1b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both O/S & N/S (3.5.1i)

Undertrays fitted

Pass 18 Jun 2015 51,846 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 May 2014 48,050 miles

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

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

Fail 29 May 2014 48,050 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2013 44,455 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2011 36,946 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 31,147 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Dec 2009 25,210 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 20,426 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 15,286 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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CH53 FOS is a 2005 Porsche Boxster in Silver with a 3,179cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 CH53 FOS, 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 CH53 FOS registered?

CH53 FOS is a 2005 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 31 January 2005.

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