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EU05 SSK

2005 Porsche Boxster

Black Petrol 3179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

159,887 mi
Last recorded159,887 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Porsche Boxster53,703 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU05 SSK
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,179cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 159,887 miles
Fail 19 May 2026 159,722 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 May 2025 156,390 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 May 2024 150,095 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 2 May 2023 142,250 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 13 May 2022 135,468 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 11 May 2021 128,040 miles

undertrays obscuring inspection of some components

Pass 27 May 2020 121,080 miles

undertrays obscuring inspection of some components

Fail 26 May 2020 121,080 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play all four (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play all four (5.3.4 (a) (i))

undertrays obscuring inspection of some components

Pass 27 Apr 2019 113,717 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play very slight play in all four drop links (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

fuel cap seal slightly perished

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 23 May 2018 109,287 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Plastic covers fitted not allowing full inspection of all components

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

Fail 18 May 2018 109,287 miles

Braking system leaking Brake pipe burst under pressure (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Plastic covers fitted not allowing full inspection of all components

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

Pass 4 Mar 2017 107,249 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 101,881 miles

Bonnet dampers not supporting weight of bonnet when raised

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded At connection to flexible pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Outer CV boot damaged slightly and leaking

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' Roughly centre of screen (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded At connection to flexible pipe (3.6.B.2c)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four brake discs inner and outer faces (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 96,915 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 89,407 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

advise two exhaust clamps fractured

Pass 10 Mar 2012 84,678 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2011 78,280 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 12 Mar 2011 78,280 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 8 Mar 2010 61,369 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 42,008 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 26,749 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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EU05 SSK is a 2005 Porsche Boxster in Black 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 EU05 SSK, 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 EU05 SSK registered?

EU05 SSK is a 2005 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 30 April 2005.

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