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FM55 POU

2005 Porsche Boxster

Black Petrol 3179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2022
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,153 mi
Last recorded94,153 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Porsche Boxster53,703 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM55 POU
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,179cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2021 94,153 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

power steering pump noisy steering feels slightly stiff

Fail 21 Jul 2021 94,147 miles

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached fouling drive shaft outer joint (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Central Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm,worn on edge & 10 years old (5.2.3 (e))

No access to top of engine

Offside Rear Tyre 9 years old

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) Slight play both joints ()

Under trays fitted

Pass 4 Dec 2014 92,022 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Dec 2013 87,244 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

odd coil springs fitted to rear suspension

unable to see top of engine

Fail 26 Nov 2013 87,139 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

odd coil springs fitted to rear suspension

unable to see top of engine

Pass 30 Nov 2012 82,770 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

complete underside of vehicle covered by under trays

slight corrosion both front brake discs inner face

top of engine bay covered,unable to inspect top of engine

Fail 23 Nov 2012 82,741 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

complete underside of vehicle covered by under trays

slight corrosion both front brake discs inner face

top of engine bay covered,unable to inspect top of engine

Pass 20 Oct 2011 77,787 miles

Slight play in steering rack

Underbody panels fitted

Front and rear discs slightly corroded

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

Slight damage offside rear tyre outer sidewall

Pass 13 Oct 2010 70,415 miles

Belly pan fitted

Both rear tyres getting low

Front and rear discs corroded

Nearside rear tyre punctured

Underbody panels fitted

Pass 15 Oct 2009 64,572 miles

Offside rear tyre slightly perished on outer sidewall

Underbody protection panels fitted

Pass 14 Oct 2008 62,179 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2008 62,178 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Rear 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)

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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FM55 POU is a 2005 Porsche Boxster in Black with a 3,179cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 FM55 POU, 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 FM55 POU registered?

FM55 POU is a 2005 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 14 October 2005.

Is FM55 POU safe to buy?

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