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FJ55 GEY

2005 Porsche Boxster

Black Petrol 2687cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

85,517 mi
Last recorded85,517 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Porsche Boxster53,703 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 85,517 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 May 2025 85,399 miles

Coolant leak both front pipe

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 14 May 2025 85,399 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Coolant leak both front pipe

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 Nov 2023 80,015 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 73,137 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All metal brake lines covered in grease. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 14 Oct 2022 72,763 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 65,137 miles

car fitted with under trays from front to rear

Pass 20 Oct 2020 57,795 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2019 56,562 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 54,714 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2018 54,705 miles

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 54,193 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 53,120 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 51,079 miles
Fail 12 May 2015 51,015 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Apr 2014 45,719 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 41,420 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 38,590 miles

Brake discs deteriorating on inner faces,on all four discs.

Metal brake pipes not visible front to rear.

Pass 11 Dec 2010 35,294 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 29,765 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2008 24,304 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 GEY is a 2005 Porsche Boxster in Black with a 2,687cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 GEY, 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 GEY registered?

FJ55 GEY is a 2005 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 3 October 2005.

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