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EA05 BOB

2005 Porsche Boxster

Grey Petrol 3179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

126,259 mi
Last recorded126,259 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Porsche Boxster53,703 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA05 BOB
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,179cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 126,259 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2025 126,259 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2025 84,798 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2025 84,798 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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))

Pass 27 Jun 2024 72,705 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2023 66,927 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2023 66,869 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall 245/35-18 winter tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall winter tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Sep 2022 55,992 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 44,012 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 34,331 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2020 126,180 miles

Fuel cap rubber seal perish

Pass 6 Sep 2019 27,659 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 125,235 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 21 Aug 2019 125,235 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 17 Aug 2018 121,903 miles

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

Nearside Front rim slightly out of shape

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 12 Aug 2017 112,598 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Aug 2017 112,598 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2016 98,973 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2015 92,972 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2014 71,609 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 2 Jun 2014 71,559 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 24 May 2013 61,752 miles

Coolant leak

Fail 23 May 2013 61,737 miles

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

Coolant leak

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 23 May 2012 50,002 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 27 May 2011 47,928 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 43,237 miles

both front tyres 3mm & worn on edges

front windscreen damaged

front wiper blades smearing screen

Fail 2 Jun 2010 43,237 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

both front tyres 3mm & worn on edges

front windscreen damaged

front wiper blades smearing screen

Pass 4 Jun 2009 35,815 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 26,588 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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EA05 BOB is a 2005 Porsche Boxster in Grey with a 3,179cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 EA05 BOB, 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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EA05 BOB is a 2005 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 2 March 2005.

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