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EY05 BKA

2005 Porsche Boxster

Black Petrol 3179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

78,939 mi
Last recorded78,939 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Porsche Boxster53,703 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY05 BKA
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,179cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 78,939 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 235/35ZR19 87Y Goodyear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 8 May 2026 78,833 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure + cracking and worn on inner edge)(235/35ZR19 87Y Goodyear (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 235/35ZR19 87Y Goodyear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 May 2025 76,781 miles
Pass 21 May 2024 75,385 miles
Pass 20 May 2023 74,343 miles
Pass 12 May 2022 73,192 miles

Nearside Front hose to pipe area is showing signs of a coolant leak

Pass 21 Apr 2021 72,205 miles
Pass 20 May 2020 71,337 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 69,812 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 67,548 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 65,066 miles
Fail 10 May 2017 65,059 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 64,276 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 62,938 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2015 62,937 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2014 61,771 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 60,162 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Jul 2013 60,156 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jul 2012 58,423 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2011 55,955 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2011 55,955 miles

Offside Front Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2010 49,303 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 40,613 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 30 Apr 2008 34,634 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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EY05 BKA is a 2005 Porsche Boxster in Black with a 3,179cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 EY05 BKA, 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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EY05 BKA is a 2005 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 12 May 2005.

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