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FJ54 JBX

2005 Porsche Boxster

Grey Petrol 3179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

34,844 mi
Last recorded34,844 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2012
Typical for 2005 Porsche Boxster53,703 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ54 JBX
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,179cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2012 34,844 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2012 31,141 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Jan 2012 31,141 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2011 29,480 miles

surface corrosion front and rear brake discs - suggest attention

Fail 11 Jan 2011 29,480 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

gear change very stiff

surface corrosion front and rear brake discs - suggest attention

Pass 19 Jan 2010 26,740 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 24,706 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2009 24,706 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 8 Feb 2008 23,431 miles

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

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

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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FJ54 JBX is a 2005 Porsche Boxster in Grey with a 3,179cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FJ54 JBX, 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 FJ54 JBX registered?

FJ54 JBX is a 2005 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 19 January 2005.

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