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DEZ 2129

2005 Porsche Boxster

Black Petrol 3179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

88,703 mi
Last recorded88,703 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Porsche Boxster53,703 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDEZ 2129
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,179cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 88,703 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

fuel sealing device 'o' ring deteriorated

Fail 2 Oct 2025 88,588 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 265.35.19 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 265.35.19 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge close to cords 235.35.19 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

fuel sealing device 'o' ring deteriorated

Pass 18 Sep 2024 78,324 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 265.35.19 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 265.35.19 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear coil spring's corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2023 68,547 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2023 68,547 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 62,060 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 59,803 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2020 57,806 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2020 57,770 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 57,190 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main pipes coated with grease (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main pipes coated with grease (1.1.11 (c))

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

full floor cover fitted obscuring some components

Fail 21 Mar 2019 57,188 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded coated with grease (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded coated with grease (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main pipes coated with grease (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main pipes coated with grease (1.1.11 (c))

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

full floor cover fitted obscuring some components

Pass 23 Mar 2018 57,002 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded coated with copper slip grease (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing inside 2mm to 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded coated with copper slip grease (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear main pipes coated with grease

full floor cover fitted obscuring some components

Fail 15 Mar 2018 56,998 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded coated with copper slip grease (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing inside 2mm to 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded coated with copper slip grease (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear main pipes coated with grease

full floor cover fitted obscuring some components

Pass 9 Mar 2017 56,770 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 9 Mar 2017 56,770 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 1 Apr 2016 56,370 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

under tray and floor covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 7 Mar 2016 56,362 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 55,384 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jan 2015 55,239 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Jan 2015 55,237 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jul 2013 46,342 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2013 46,333 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 41,126 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

slight play in both front wheels/steering

Pass 19 Apr 2011 32,803 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 27,227 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2010 27,224 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 20,826 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 20,824 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2008 10,432 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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DEZ 2129 is a 2005 Porsche Boxster in Black with a 3,179cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 DEZ 2129, 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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DEZ 2129 is a 2005 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 31 December 2005.

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