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FA54 USB

2005 Porsche Boxster

Yellow Petrol 3179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

88,268 mi
Last recorded88,268 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Porsche Boxster53,703 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA54 USB
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,179cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 88,268 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

washers are poor but work to mot standards

Fail 19 May 2026 88,268 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect too low incorrect dip (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect too low incorrect dip (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

washers are poor but work to mot standards

Fail 9 May 2026 88,239 miles

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 May 2025 85,903 miles

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

under tray fitted

Fail 1 May 2025 85,900 miles

Front Direction indicator not working both sides (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Rear Direction indicator not working both sides (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

under tray fitted

Pass 6 Apr 2024 137,856 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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FA54 USB is a 2005 Porsche Boxster in Yellow with a 3,179cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 FA54 USB, 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 FA54 USB registered?

FA54 USB is a 2005 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 31 December 2005.

Is FA54 USB safe to buy?

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