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E5 NOM

2005 Porsche Boxster

Silver Petrol 3179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

97,807 mi
Last recorded97,807 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Porsche Boxster53,703 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE5 NOM
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,179cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 97,807 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2025 97,134 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2024 93,886 miles

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both o/s & n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Dec 2023 92,269 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 8 Dec 2022 91,447 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2021 90,102 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Dec 2021 90,081 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 88,346 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2019 87,298 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2018 86,326 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2017 84,671 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2017 84,514 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake warning light illuminated

engine covers and undertrays fitted

exhaust blow from n/s

Pass 3 Nov 2016 79,695 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 68,995 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 64,169 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 60,527 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2013 60,527 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Nov 2012 55,782 miles

2 front tyres scrubbing edges

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 May 2011 55,142 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 52,178 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 42,271 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 33,159 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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E5 NOM is a 2005 Porsche Boxster in Silver with a 3,179cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 E5 NOM, 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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E5 NOM is a 2005 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 1 June 2005.

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