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GX05 FEF

2005 Porsche Boxster

Black Petrol 3179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

109,096 mi
Last recorded109,096 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Porsche Boxster53,703 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX05 FEF
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,179cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 109,096 miles

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

Offside Front corrosion to jacking point

Pass 13 Feb 2024 108,879 miles

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

Nearside Rear Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front JACKING POINT CORRODED

Fail 31 Oct 2023 108,879 miles

Front Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

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

Front jacking points corroded

Nearside Rear Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 108,601 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated outer (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear low brake reading

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2022 108,597 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated outer (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear low brake reading

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2021 97,615 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Jul 2021 96,700 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated outer (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2020 87,289 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs corroded due to lack of use (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 86,052 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs corroded due to lack of use brakes work fine (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 84,387 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs corroded through lack of use (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 83,014 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 81,378 miles

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

nearside engine mount leaking oil

Pass 25 Jun 2015 78,289 miles

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

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

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

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

slight play in offside front shock

Fail 25 Jun 2015 78,289 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

slight play in offside front shock

Pass 10 Jul 2014 76,419 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 27 Jun 2013 72,675 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 66,818 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 24 Jun 2011 61,361 miles

Both front discs corroded and pitted on inner face

Both rear discs corroded and pitted on inner face

Front bonnet release switch broken had too open with key remote

Fuel cap seal starting too crack

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 24 Jun 2011 61,361 miles

Both front discs corroded and pitted on inner face

Both rear discs corroded and pitted on inner face

Front bonnet release switch broken had too open with key remote

Fuel cap seal starting too crack

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Jun 2010 56,419 miles

surface rust on front brake discs inner side

Pass 26 Jun 2009 51,594 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 46,398 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Mar 2008 43,382 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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 FEF is a 2005 Porsche Boxster in Black with a 3,179cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 GX05 FEF, 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 GX05 FEF registered?

GX05 FEF is a 2005 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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