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DSZ 5960

2005 Porsche Boxster

Blue Petrol 2687cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

111,478 mi
Last recorded111,478 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Porsche Boxster53,703 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDSZ 5960
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,687cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 111,478 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2025 111,139 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear exhaust clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Feb 2024 109,069 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2023 107,698 miles

EML Light on

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 104,319 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2019 99,455 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 90,498 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.38mm wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.47mm wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 Oct 2018 90,498 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.38mm wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.47mm wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Nov 2017 85,808 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 83,408 miles

Front both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Rear exhaust bracket cracked

Fail 13 Dec 2016 83,408 miles

Front both front tyres wearing on inner edges

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

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

Rear exhaust bracket cracked

Pass 8 Dec 2015 80,172 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2014 76,606 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 68,840 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2013

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

Pass 16 Nov 2012 61,270 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 51,149 miles

advise both rear tyres getting low

Pass 29 Nov 2010 38,390 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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DSZ 5960 is a 2005 Porsche Boxster in Blue with a 2,687cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 DSZ 5960, 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 DSZ 5960 registered?

DSZ 5960 is a 2005 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 31 December 2005.

Is DSZ 5960 safe to buy?

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