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FBZ 707

2005 Porsche Boxster

Blue Petrol 3179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

112,475 mi
Last recorded112,475 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Porsche Boxster53,703 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFBZ 707
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,179cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 112,475 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Dec 2024 111,328 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Pass 7 Nov 2023 111,025 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2022 106,998 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2021 105,560 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 103,298 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 99,949 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Fail 15 Oct 2019 99,949 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2018 95,653 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 91,638 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2018 91,638 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2017 86,543 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 82,578 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2016 82,578 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 77,079 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 73,359 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 72,203 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2012 70,031 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2012 70,031 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2011 68,427 miles

N/S/R brake pads sensor wire broken.

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jan 2010 64,711 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 59,225 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Dec 2007 54,909 miles

(exhaust clamp to tailpipe corroding,is still secure)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

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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FBZ 707 is a 2005 Porsche Boxster in Blue with a 3,179cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 FBZ 707, 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 FBZ 707 registered?

FBZ 707 is a 2005 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 5 January 2005.

Is FBZ 707 safe to buy?

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