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EY05 DXP

2005 Porsche Boxster

Grey Petrol 3179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

130,972 mi
Last recorded130,972 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Porsche Boxster53,703 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY05 DXP
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,179cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 130,972 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2026 130,972 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2023 124,762 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 120,324 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2022 120,166 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Offside Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 114,433 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 109,105 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 98,168 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2018 89,109 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 81,532 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn low 2mm 265/40/18

Offside Rear tyre worn low 3mm

Pass 21 Apr 2016 76,177 miles

rear tyres getting low 3mm 265/40/18

Pass 23 Apr 2015 68,304 miles

offside front disc corroded inside edge

slight judder from offside front brake

Pass 25 Apr 2014 62,323 miles

Chrome trim to rear exhaust fixing clamp corroded/broken & rattling.

Fine chips in windscreen.

Nails in both O/S/F & O/S/R tyre treads.

Small crack in front number plate.

Tyre sizes - Front-235/40x18 Rear-265/40x18.

Pass 12 Apr 2013 55,000 miles

Both front tyres worn very close to wear bands (235/40zr18).

Both rear tyres worn very close to wear bands (265/40zr18).

Fine chips in windscreen.

Small crack in front number plate.

Fail 12 Apr 2013 55,000 miles

Both front tyres worn very close to wear bands (235/40zr18).

Both rear tyres worn very close to wear bands (265/40zr18).

Fine chips in windscreen.

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Small crack in front number plate.

Pass 11 Apr 2012 48,851 miles

front brake discs worn inside edge

rear brake discs rusty

various small stone chips in windscreen

Pass 14 Apr 2011 39,675 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Chip/crack in O/S windscreen just within mM.O.T. limits at time of test.

Fail 14 Apr 2011 39,675 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Chip/crack in O/S windscreen just within mM.O.T. limits at time of test.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 6 Apr 2010 31,668 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 26,792 miles

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

petrol cap seal starting to perish

Fail 27 Mar 2009 26,792 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

petrol cap seal starting to perish

Pass 22 Apr 2008 22,486 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 DXP is a 2005 Porsche Boxster in Grey with a 3,179cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 DXP, 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 EY05 DXP registered?

EY05 DXP is a 2005 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 13 May 2005.

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