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FAB 254X

2005 Porsche Boxster

Grey Petrol 2687cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

133,385 mi
Last recorded133,385 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Porsche Boxster53,703 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFAB 254X
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,687cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 133,385 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2026 133,342 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2024 125,151 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2023 117,137 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2023 109,971 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2021 102,471 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2021 94,420 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2019 81,265 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 73,679 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2017 68,715 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2016 64,547 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 59,881 miles

n/s/f o/s/f tyres worn on edges

Pass 13 Aug 2014 55,057 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 50,106 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 44,812 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 8 Aug 2011 40,089 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 34,341 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 5 Aug 2009 28,613 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 12 Aug 2008 23,081 miles

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)

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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FAB 254X is a 2005 Porsche Boxster in Grey with a 2,687cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 FAB 254X, 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 FAB 254X registered?

FAB 254X is a 2005 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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