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FJ05 BTY

2005 Porsche Boxster

Blue Petrol 3179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

72,941 mi
Last recorded72,941 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Porsche Boxster53,703 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 72,941 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2025 68,596 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2024 68,533 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2024 68,502 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jun 2023 67,583 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fuel cap/sealing device deteriorated.

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

Fail 8 Jun 2023 67,579 miles

Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fuel cap/sealing device deteriorated.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 22 Jun 2022 67,576 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Coffin arm, both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel cap/sealing device deteriorated.

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

Nearside Plastic under tray fitted structure of brake pipes not tested.

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

Pass 12 Jul 2019 63,782 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Manifold (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2018 55,360 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Manifold (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 50,292 miles

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

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 23 Mar 2016 42,445 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 38,816 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Mar 2014 35,258 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Mar 2013 32,161 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 29,663 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Mar 2011 26,905 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 24,828 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 20,769 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 15,060 miles

both front tyres starting to perish

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 BTY is a 2005 Porsche Boxster in Blue with a 3,179cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 BTY, 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 BTY registered?

FJ05 BTY is a 2005 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 1 April 2005.

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