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FJ05 BBO

2005 Porsche Boxster

Silver Petrol 3179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Dec 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

71,693 mi
Last recorded71,693 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Porsche Boxster53,703 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ05 BBO
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,179cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2025 71,693 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2024 70,315 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2023 69,340 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2022 64,193 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 64,001 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 63,049 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2019 62,116 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2018 61,223 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2017 60,258 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 59,134 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2015 55,644 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 16 Dec 2014 51,854 miles

both front tyres worn slightly on inner edges

Fail 16 Dec 2014 51,854 miles

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

both front tyres worn slightly on inner edges

Pass 16 Apr 2014 49,716 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 46,597 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 42,681 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 37,900 miles

o/s/r brake bisc has slight corrosion

o/s/r brake slightly warped

Pass 12 Nov 2010 32,489 miles
Pass 1 May 2010 31,397 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 21,385 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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FJ05 BBO is a 2005 Porsche Boxster in Silver with a 3,179cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 FJ05 BBO, 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 FJ05 BBO registered?

FJ05 BBO is a 2005 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 28 June 2005.

Is FJ05 BBO safe to buy?

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