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CN05 UBS

2005 Porsche Boxster

Black Petrol 3179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

73,521 mi
Last recorded73,521 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Porsche Boxster53,703 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN05 UBS
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,179cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 73,521 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Dec 2025 73,519 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2024 71,973 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2023 70,674 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2022 69,373 miles

Both rear light lens slight condensation.

Undertrays fitted.

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

Pass 30 Nov 2021 68,436 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

undertrays fitted.

Pass 3 Dec 2020 66,025 miles

Both rear tyres slightly worn on inner edge.

undertrays fitted.

Fail 3 Dec 2020 66,025 miles

Both rear tyres slightly worn on inner edge.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

undertrays fitted.

Pass 29 Nov 2019 64,118 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

undertrays fitted

Fail 29 Nov 2019 64,118 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

undertrays fitted

Pass 5 Dec 2018 62,512 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 62,224 miles

front to rear under trays fitted

Pass 25 Oct 2016 62,026 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside/offside rear (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front wiper blade split

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres, 265/35R19 (DOT-2010/2011) (4.1.E.1)

nearside front tyre perishing, worn on inside edge 235/35R19 (DOT-2010)

offside front tyre perishing in tread, worn on inside edge- 235/35R19 (DOT-2010)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 61,759 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases nearside bank (7.1.2)

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)

both front tyres worn smooth on inner edges

Fail 29 Sep 2015 61,759 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases nearside bank (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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)

both front tyres worn smooth on inner edges

Pass 22 Nov 2013 60,798 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2012 59,751 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Front brake discs in poor condition

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear brake discs in poor condition

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Nov 2012 59,751 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Front brake discs in poor condition

Rear brake discs in poor condition

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Jun 2012 56,260 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front tyres wearing low on inner edges

Pass 13 Jun 2012 56,260 miles

both front tyres wearing low on inner edges

Pass 17 Jun 2011 46,351 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 31,516 miles

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

front tyres cracking, although not down to cords, need changing

Pass 12 Jun 2009 28,726 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 5 Jun 2008 24,690 miles

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

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

covers under vehicle obstructing full inspection

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 UBS is a 2005 Porsche Boxster in Black with a 3,179cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CN05 UBS, 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 UBS registered?

CN05 UBS is a 2005 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 2 June 2005.

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