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E23 TES

2005 Porsche Boxster

Blue Petrol 2687cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

113,221 mi
Last recorded113,221 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Porsche Boxster53,703 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE23 TES
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,687cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2026 113,221 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2024 112,808 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023 111,570 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 23 Nov 2021 106,993 miles

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

under trays fitted

Pass 19 Nov 2020 102,539 miles

under trays fitted .not allowing full inspection.

Pass 22 Nov 2019 100,792 miles

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

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

plastic under trays fitted

Pass 9 Nov 2018 96,206 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold leaking slightly (6.1.2 (a))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 92,092 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 84,223 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 82,221 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 25 Sep 2014 82,221 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2013 75,502 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 20 Dec 2011 65,337 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 64,085 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

both front tyre treads splitting but cords not showing

front brake discs badley worn

rear brake discs worn

Fail 28 May 2010 59,611 miles

Nearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Pass 28 May 2010 59,611 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 53,184 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 42,485 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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E23 TES 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 88.9%.

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 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 E23 TES, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E23 TES registered?

E23 TES is a 2005 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 4 March 2005.

Is E23 TES safe to buy?

The MOT history for E23 TES shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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