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EU55 ZDA

2005 Porsche Boxster

Blue Petrol 3179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

104,810 mi
Last recorded104,810 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Porsche Boxster53,703 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU55 ZDA
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,179cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 104,810 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 28 May 2025 101,465 miles
Fail 19 May 2025 101,464 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Insecure. (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 May 2024 97,339 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system slightly rusty

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

Pass 22 May 2023 92,444 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2022 77,920 miles

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

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

Fail 9 May 2022 77,907 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 May 2021 63,509 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 May 2021 63,507 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Apr 2020 56,323 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 51,011 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 49,340 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 18 Sep 2017 45,153 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 43,090 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 40,201 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 37,656 miles

Front brake discs are slightly corroded inner surfaces.

OSR tyre worn low.

Rear brake discs are slightly corroded inner surfaces.

Pass 30 Jul 2013 32,262 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 24,932 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 18,162 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 16,192 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 12,788 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 9,432 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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EU55 ZDA is a 2005 Porsche Boxster in Blue with a 3,179cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 EU55 ZDA, 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 EU55 ZDA registered?

EU55 ZDA is a 2005 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 24 October 2005.

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