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FJ05 BDE

2005 Porsche Boxster

Blue Petrol 3179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Apr 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

140,238 mi
Last recorded140,238 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Porsche Boxster53,703 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ05 BDE
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,179cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 140,238 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2025 139,652 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2024 137,702 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 136,086 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 133,335 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 131,027 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 127,708 miles

1 side light at rear not working

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

Nearside exhaust nuts and bolts corroded

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

all tyre valves deteriorating

front and rear discs pitted and corroding

front shocker inserts corroding

rear tail pipe clamp cracking

slight leak on both cam covers

Fail 13 Mar 2020 127,702 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

1 side light at rear not working

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

Nearside exhaust nuts and bolts corroded

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

all tyre valves deteriorating

front and rear discs pitted and corroding

front shocker inserts corroding

rear tail pipe clamp cracking

slight leak on both cam covers

Pass 15 Mar 2019 120,772 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 115,691 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 99,665 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 84,343 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 81,459 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 77,134 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 71,555 miles

cant fully inspect all testable items due to large front to rear undertrays fitted to vehicle.

rear tyres showing signs of wear. on 2.5/3.0mm across centre of tread

Pass 7 Jun 2012 70,118 miles

rear brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 10 Jun 2011 60,802 miles

front and rear discs are slightly pitted

Pass 27 Apr 2010 48,448 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

both n/s/f and o/s/f tyres centre area slight splits

o/s/f tyre inner tread worn

Pass 11 May 2009 39,490 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 31,648 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

long hand brake travel

Fail 7 May 2008 31,637 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

long hand brake travel

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 BDE is a 2005 Porsche Boxster in Blue with a 3,179cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 BDE, 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 FJ05 BDE registered?

FJ05 BDE is a 2005 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 20 May 2005.

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