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CN05 KBX

2005 Porsche Boxster

Red Petrol 2687cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

121,053 mi
Last recorded121,053 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Porsche Boxster53,703 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN05 KBX
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,687cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 121,053 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2025 120,675 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2024 118,328 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2022 118,307 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 115,402 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 30 Nov 2021 115,402 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2020 113,619 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

front and rear brake discs rusty

Pass 30 May 2019 110,169 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 107,758 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 103,351 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 100,354 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 96,117 miles
Pass 31 May 2014 90,223 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 85,316 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 May 2012 80,630 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 76,578 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 71,282 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 63,180 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2009 63,180 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 May 2008 40,953 miles

under vehicle covers fitted

Fail 20 May 2008 40,952 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) DANGEROUS

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)

under vehicle covers 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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CN05 KBX is a 2005 Porsche Boxster in Red with a 2,687cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 CN05 KBX, 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 CN05 KBX registered?

CN05 KBX is a 2005 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 20 May 2005.

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