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DD05 GEL

2005 Porsche Boxster

Black Petrol 3179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

70,961 mi
Last recorded70,961 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Porsche Boxster53,703 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDD05 GEL
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,179cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 70,961 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 23 Jan 2025 65,563 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2025 65,559 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2024 65,164 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2023 64,538 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 63,410 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 62,643 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 60,428 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2019 57,906 miles

Inner faces of all brake discs have corrosion

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Nearside of engine developing leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2019 57,906 miles

Inner faces of all brake discs have corrosion

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Nearside of engine developing leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 56,422 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged valve damaged / perished = Dangerous (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2017 54,290 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 52,342 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 47,349 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 39,213 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2013 36,888 miles
Fail 28 May 2012 35,511 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Pass 28 May 2012 35,511 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2011 28,413 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 25,237 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 23,114 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 18,272 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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DD05 GEL is a 2005 Porsche Boxster in Black with a 3,179cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 DD05 GEL, 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 DD05 GEL registered?

DD05 GEL is a 2005 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 27 May 2005.

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