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GX05 BTZ

2005 Porsche Boxster

Silver Petrol 3179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

87,425 mi
Last recorded87,425 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Porsche Boxster53,703 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX05 BTZ
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,179cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 87,425 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 29 Apr 2025 84,686 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))

Fail 24 Apr 2025 84,686 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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))

Pass 25 Apr 2024 81,611 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2023 79,142 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 77,638 miles

front windscreen has slight damage

parking brake requirement just met

Fail 8 Sep 2021 77,638 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front windscreen has slight damage

Pass 1 Oct 2020 74,893 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement centre bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2019 72,742 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 71,349 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 70,168 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 68,704 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 67,227 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Feb 2014 65,686 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Mar 2013 63,042 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Dec 2011 60,099 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 52,015 miles

Brake Discs Front & Rear In Poor Condition

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)

Pass 8 May 2009 34,296 miles

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)

Pass 15 May 2008 22,429 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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GX05 BTZ is a 2005 Porsche Boxster in Silver with a 3,179cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 GX05 BTZ, 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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GX05 BTZ is a 2005 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 19 May 2005.

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