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DF05 BYJ

2005 Porsche Boxster

Blue Petrol 3179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

65,508 mi
Last recorded65,508 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 Porsche Boxster53,703 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF05 BYJ
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,179cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2024 65,508 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 64,144 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 63,703 miles
Pass 18 May 2020 63,657 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 62,796 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 62,170 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2017 61,701 miles

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

Fail 26 May 2017 61,695 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2016 60,620 miles

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

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

rear exhust clamps corroded

under trays fitted impairing inspection

Fail 10 Jun 2016 60,499 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

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

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

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

rear exhust clamps corroded

under trays fitted impairing inspection

Pass 17 Jun 2015 55,590 miles

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

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

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

off side front tyre wearing more on inside edge

rear exhaust clamps btoken but system still secure

Fail 16 Jun 2015 55,585 miles

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

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

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

Offside 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)

off side front tyre wearing more on inside edge

rear exhaust clamps btoken but system still secure

Pass 30 Apr 2014 52,271 miles

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

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

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

Offside 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 May 2013 47,045 miles

centre rear exhaust clamp fractued

front brake disc in poor condition

n/s/r o/s/r tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

o/s/r tyre wearing on outer and inner edges

small stone chips to windscreen

Fail 2 May 2013 47,041 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

centre rear exhaust clamp fractued

front brake disc in poor condition

n/s/r o/s/r tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

o/s/r tyre wearing on outer and inner edges

small stone chips to windscreen

Pass 14 Apr 2012 40,230 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 39,869 miles

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Apr 2011 37,209 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2011 37,209 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 32,344 miles

front tyres worn on inner edge. only one horn working.

Pass 30 Apr 2009 27,962 miles

tyre wall distortion os rear

Pass 2 May 2008 22,101 miles
Fail 1 May 2008 22,101 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1)

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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DF05 BYJ is a 2005 Porsche Boxster in Blue with a 3,179cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 DF05 BYJ, 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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DF05 BYJ is a 2005 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 26 April 2005.

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