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DF55 WVW

2005 Porsche Boxster

Silver Petrol 3179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

97,608 mi
Last recorded97,608 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Porsche Boxster53,703 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF55 WVW
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,179cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 97,608 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2024 92,930 miles

Track rod end ball joint has slight play both side (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Aug 2024 92,930 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Track rod end ball joint has slight play both side (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2023 88,106 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2023 88,104 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2022 84,130 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2021 80,294 miles

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 18 Sep 2020 76,901 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 70,361 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 60,663 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2018 60,663 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 51,834 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 46,671 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 43,677 miles

Front Registration plate slight damage

Nearside Front tyre outer side wall slight damage

Pass 28 Nov 2014 35,051 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 37,650 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 36,391 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 30 Sep 2013 36,391 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 29,181 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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 21,912 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)

Pass 21 Sep 2010 17,385 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 14,627 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 14,627 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2008 9,802 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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DF55 WVW is a 2005 Porsche Boxster in Silver 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 DF55 WVW, 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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DF55 WVW is a 2005 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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