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FJ05 BYP

2005 Porsche Boxster

Silver Petrol 2687cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

77,819 mi
Last recorded77,819 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Porsche Boxster53,703 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 77,819 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2025 73,602 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2024 69,870 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2022 61,566 miles

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

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

engine and underside covers fitted

Pass 26 Aug 2021 55,304 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 51,593 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2020 51,590 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2019 45,500 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Aug 2019 45,498 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2018 41,103 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 34,650 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 33,051 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 29,210 miles

both rear tyres wearing low on outer edges

Fail 9 Mar 2016 29,199 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

both rear tyres wearing low on outer edges

brake pad warning light staying on

front brake discs worn

Pass 25 Feb 2015 24,748 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 20,212 miles

both front tyres wearing down on edges

Pass 1 Mar 2013 16,053 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 11,670 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Feb 2011 6,154 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 6,056 miles

slight corrosion on inner faces of rear brake discs

Pass 28 Feb 2009 5,406 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 4,132 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 BYP is a 2005 Porsche Boxster in Silver with a 2,687cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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

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