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DC05 FAA

2005 Porsche Boxster

Red Petrol 3179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

88,663 mi
Last recorded88,663 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Porsche Boxster53,703 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC05 FAA
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,179cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 88,663 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2025 78,938 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2024 74,045 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2023 67,456 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 66,130 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 63,585 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 61,587 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 57,695 miles

Coolant leak ()

Engine covers fitted obscuring some under bonnet components.

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

Under trays fitted obscuring some under body components.

Pass 29 Aug 2017 54,748 miles

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 51,753 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 30 Aug 2016 51,753 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 4 Aug 2015 46,874 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Aug 2014 42,512 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Aug 2013 37,246 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 32,346 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 28,202 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Aug 2010 24,453 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 20,513 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 15,947 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 13,762 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 FAA is a 2005 Porsche Boxster in Red with a 3,179cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 DC05 FAA, 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 FAA registered?

DC05 FAA is a 2005 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is DC05 FAA safe to buy?

The MOT history for DC05 FAA shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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