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GX05 FDY

2005 Porsche Boxster

Silver Petrol 3179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2024
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

94,051 mi
Last recorded94,051 miles
Recorded on23 May 2023
Typical for 2005 Porsche Boxster53,703 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 May 2023 94,051 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) very slight ()

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 23 Jun 2022 93,599 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm..cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm..cracking (5.2.3 (e))

slight play in offside inner steering rack joint

Pass 25 Jun 2021 92,173 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

slight play offside inner steering rack joint

Fail 17 Jun 2021 92,152 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

slight play offside inner steering rack joint

Pass 29 May 2020 89,690 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 88,019 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 85,629 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 83,523 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 81,131 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 79,248 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 73,896 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2014 73,896 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 4 Feb 2013 65,121 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 60,358 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 55,213 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 45,791 miles

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

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

front brake discs worn and corroded

rear brake discs worn and corroded

Pass 11 Feb 2009 39,890 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 32,407 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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GX05 FDY is a 2005 Porsche Boxster in Silver with a 3,179cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 FDY, 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 FDY is a 2005 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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