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EA53 STY

2005 Porsche Boxster

Black Petrol 3179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

104,849 mi
Last recorded104,849 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Porsche Boxster53,703 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA53 STY
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,179cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 104,849 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2024 103,715 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2023 102,547 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2022 100,498 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 99,210 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 95,193 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2020 95,193 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 94,488 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 93,393 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Mar 2019 93,393 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2017 91,828 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily corroded on inner face (3.5.1i)

fuel cap seal deteriorated but not that the leakage of fuel is possable

Pass 13 Sep 2016 87,437 miles

Nearside Front disc rusty on inner face

Offside Front disc rusty on inner face

Pass 29 Sep 2015 82,224 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 78,466 miles

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

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 25 Sep 2013 75,294 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 69,343 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2011 62,109 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Feb 2010 51,235 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2009 41,577 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 32,588 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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EA53 STY is a 2005 Porsche Boxster in Black with a 3,179cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 EA53 STY, 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 EA53 STY registered?

EA53 STY is a 2005 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is EA53 STY safe to buy?

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