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FJ55 GCX

2005 Porsche Boxster

Black Petrol 2687cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

79,543 mi
Last recorded79,543 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Porsche Boxster53,703 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ55 GCX
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,687cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 79,543 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2025 77,732 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2024 75,965 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 74,489 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 71,824 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2022 71,816 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake performance not tested leaking fluid (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Mar 2021 69,846 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 68,817 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 66,378 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2018 59,312 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2018 59,310 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2017 44,032 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 35,998 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 31,304 miles

both rear tyres wearing close to tread wear indicators

Fail 3 May 2013 31,249 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

both rear tyres wearing close to tread wear indicators

Pass 5 May 2012 27,390 miles

both front tyres are wearingo n the inner edges and are slightly perished

front brake pads are wearing low

slight play in nearside front steering rack

Pass 10 May 2011 24,692 miles

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

front brake discs are worn

o/s/f tyre is perished

Fail 9 May 2011 24,650 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

front brake discs are worn

o/s/f tyre is perished

Pass 20 May 2010 20,398 miles

n/s front tyre has damage on outer side wall but no cord showing at time of test

Pass 21 May 2009 16,161 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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FJ55 GCX is a 2005 Porsche Boxster in Black with a 2,687cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FJ55 GCX, 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 FJ55 GCX registered?

FJ55 GCX is a 2005 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 26 October 2005.

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