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DK55 CEF

2005 Porsche Boxster

Black Petrol 3179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

129,849 mi
Last recorded129,849 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Porsche Boxster53,703 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK55 CEF
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,179cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 129,849 miles

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs inner (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Mar 2026 129,847 miles

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

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs inner (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2025 128,604 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Mar 2025 128,603 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2024 121,761 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2023 113,571 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 104,973 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2022 104,937 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high BOTH (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 104,510 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Dec 2021 104,499 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 101,633 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2019 97,056 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 89,746 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 82,872 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 1 Nov 2016 76,586 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 72,187 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 66,149 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Fail 17 Nov 2014 66,149 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2013 58,196 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise oil leak on engine

advise rear discs corroded inner face

Fail 4 Nov 2013 58,196 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise oil leak on engine

advise rear discs corroded inner face

Pass 29 Oct 2012 51,072 miles

advise rear discs coroded slightly

Fail 22 Oct 2012 51,070 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

advise rear discs coroded slightly

Pass 19 Oct 2011 45,125 miles

advise both front rack ends very slight play

Pass 30 Oct 2010 41,584 miles

very slight play in off side front wheel

Pass 17 Nov 2009 37,525 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2009 37,524 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Oct 2008 27,975 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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DK55 CEF is a 2005 Porsche Boxster in Black with a 3,179cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 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 DK55 CEF, 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 DK55 CEF registered?

DK55 CEF is a 2005 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 10 December 2005.

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