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FA54 WAU

2005 Porsche Boxster

Silver Petrol 3179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

67,597 mi
Last recorded67,597 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Porsche Boxster53,703 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA54 WAU
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,179cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 67,597 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2023 66,810 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2022 66,255 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 65,330 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 63,307 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2020 63,283 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2020 61,651 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 59,279 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view x2 chips in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

fuel filler cap seal starting to perish

Pass 8 Jan 2018 56,604 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 53,786 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 51,655 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2016 51,655 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 49,087 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 45,271 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 22 Feb 2013 42,037 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 38,712 miles

minor play in o/s and n/s steering arms

Pass 17 Feb 2011 35,477 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2010 31,499 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Feb 2010 31,499 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 27,952 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 25,044 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 WAU is a 2005 Porsche Boxster in Silver with a 3,179cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 FA54 WAU, 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 FA54 WAU registered?

FA54 WAU is a 2005 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 1 February 2005.

Is FA54 WAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FA54 WAU shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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