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FJ05 BTX

2005 Porsche Boxster

Grey Petrol 3179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

94,584 mi
Last recorded94,584 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Porsche Boxster53,703 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ05 BTX
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,179cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 94,584 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2024 85,547 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2024 85,546 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Dec 2022 81,930 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2021 78,435 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2020 75,060 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 71,883 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2019 71,883 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 70,974 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs pitted and scored on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component both nearside and offside of steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 66,319 miles

Nearside Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted/corroded (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted/corroded (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 61,802 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2015 57,363 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Outer (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Outer (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Oct 2014 49,821 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Oct 2014 49,821 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2013 44,197 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 39,008 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2013 39,008 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 14 Jan 2012 31,457 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 23,151 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 20,847 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 19,518 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 17,128 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 BTX is a 2005 Porsche Boxster in Grey with a 3,179cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 BTX, 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 BTX registered?

FJ05 BTX is a 2005 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 18 May 2005.

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