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EU05 SSX

2005 Porsche Boxster

Black Petrol 2687cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

96,988 mi
Last recorded96,988 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Porsche Boxster53,703 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU05 SSX
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,687cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2017 96,988 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Windscreen wipers effectiveness is poor. Worn blades &/or greasy screen.

Fail 6 Oct 2017 96,988 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen wipers effectiveness is poor. Worn blades &/or greasy screen.

Pass 24 Sep 2016 87,428 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 265/4018 (4.1.E.1)

engine cover fitted

undercover fitted underbody

Pass 7 Aug 2015 81,793 miles

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 6 Aug 2015 81,788 miles

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 22 Jul 2014 79,368 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2014 79,354 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2013 75,915 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 8 Aug 2012 70,861 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2012 70,861 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 67,327 miles

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

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 11 Apr 2011 57,331 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 48,737 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 39,601 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2008 28,423 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2008 28,423 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 SSX is a 2005 Porsche Boxster in Black with a 2,687cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 SSX, 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 EU05 SSX registered?

EU05 SSX is a 2005 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 13 May 2005.

Is EU05 SSX safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU05 SSX shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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