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FJ05 BSZ

2005 Porsche Boxster

Silver Petrol 2687cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

100,547 mi
Last recorded100,547 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Porsche Boxster53,703 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ05 BSZ
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,687cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2021 100,547 miles
Pass 20 May 2021 98,413 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive mid way ( coolant ) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases both rear boxes pin holed (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jun 2020 94,280 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2019 92,070 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2019 92,058 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Apr 2018 91,812 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

under trays fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 31 Mar 2017 89,460 miles

Nearside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 31 Mar 2017 89,460 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced front and rear (6.3.4a)

Nearside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 4 Dec 2015 84,085 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Dec 2015 84,082 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Dec 2014 75,918 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Nov 2013 66,951 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2013 66,951 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Dec 2012 59,009 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 52,764 miles

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

both front brake disc's slightly worn

Pass 25 Nov 2010 44,747 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2010 38,514 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2009 31,373 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 23,506 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 19 Feb 2008 23,023 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 BSZ is a 2005 Porsche Boxster in Silver with a 2,687cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BSZ, 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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FJ05 BSZ is a 2005 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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