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DC05 BOX

2005 Porsche Boxster

Black Petrol 3179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

91,826 mi
Last recorded91,826 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Porsche Boxster53,703 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC05 BOX
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,179cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 91,826 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2026 91,758 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2025 91,260 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2025 91,235 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users Coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 May 2024 91,146 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2022 90,440 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Under floor covers obscuring some components

Fail 20 May 2022 90,424 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 May 2021 88,823 miles

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

Fail 26 May 2021 88,823 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2021 88,524 miles

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 20 Apr 2020 87,160 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 82,713 miles

All brake discs surface corrosion inner faces

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2018 78,660 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 73,580 miles

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)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

exhaust system showing corrosion

under trays fitted

wipers starting to smear screen

Pass 8 Mar 2016 68,024 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 60,519 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front number plate cracked

o/s/f tyre 3mm on inner edge

Pass 28 Mar 2014 51,535 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Mar 2013 44,605 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 36,996 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Mar 2012 36,996 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jul 2011 33,764 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 29,477 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 23,209 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 11 Jul 2008 18,195 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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DC05 BOX 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 79.2%.

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 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 DC05 BOX, 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 DC05 BOX registered?

DC05 BOX is a 2005 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 15 July 2005.

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