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FJ05 BJF

2005 Porsche Boxster

Silver Petrol 3179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

81,209 mi
Last recorded81,209 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Porsche Boxster53,703 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 81,209 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2024 79,407 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 78,574 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 77,799 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2021 75,685 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

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

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

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

Fail 19 Apr 2021 75,685 miles

Coolant leak ()

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2018 71,395 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2018 71,393 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Fail 30 Apr 2018 70,420 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 28 Oct 2016 67,015 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2016 67,013 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 61,116 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber heavily corroded at top of strut

Offside Front shock absorber heavily corroded at top of strut

Fail 27 Oct 2015 61,116 miles

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively corroded power steering return hose joining connection split (2.3.2)

Nearside Front shock absorber heavily corroded at top of strut

Offside Front shock absorber heavily corroded at top of strut

Fail 21 May 2014 60,739 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 May 2014 60,739 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 52,285 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 45,027 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 45,027 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Oct 2009 40,200 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 28,718 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 BJF 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 65%.

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 FJ05 BJF, 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 BJF registered?

FJ05 BJF is a 2005 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 16 June 2005.

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