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DX05 YKA

2005 Porsche Boxster

Black Petrol 2687cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

85,407 mi
Last recorded85,407 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Porsche Boxster53,703 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX05 YKA
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,687cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 85,407 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Sep 2024 83,725 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2024 83,722 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2023 82,033 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 79,271 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 Aug 2021 77,551 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 75,500 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing rusty (5.3.2 (b))

rear exhaust clamps broken

Pass 16 Aug 2019 72,991 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear exhaust clamps broken

Fail 14 Aug 2019 72,990 miles

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear exhaust clamps broken

Pass 28 Aug 2018 69,797 miles

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and clamps broken (6.1.2 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 21 Aug 2018 69,797 miles

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

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and clamps broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Aug 2017 65,860 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 61,688 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)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 56,510 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 49,979 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Aug 2013 44,934 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 15 Aug 2012 41,370 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 37,272 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 31,351 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Aug 2009 23,788 miles

all 4 tyres worn on inner edge's

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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DX05 YKA is a 2005 Porsche Boxster in Black with a 2,687cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DX05 YKA, 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 DX05 YKA registered?

DX05 YKA is a 2005 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 26 July 2005.

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