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GX05 FEM

2005 Porsche Boxster

Black Petrol 3179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

58,097 mi
Last recorded58,097 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Porsche Boxster53,703 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 58,097 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device slightly defective

Handbrake has little reserved travel. STRONG ADVISE

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play STRONG ADVISE (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides. (265/40/18) STRONG ADVISE (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front & Rear (0.1 (b))

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both sides. STRONG ADVISE (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 9 Mar 2026 58,097 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device slightly defective

Handbrake has little reserved travel. STRONG ADVISE

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play STRONG ADVISE (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides. (265/40/18) STRONG ADVISE (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front & Rear (0.1 (b))

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both sides. STRONG ADVISE (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 Mar 2025 57,212 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2024 56,345 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 26 Mar 2024 56,345 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front too rear pipe (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2023 55,457 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2022 54,680 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 53,764 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge below 1.6 mm inner edge 3/4 tread replace soon (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Mar 2021 53,750 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge below 1.6 mm inner edge 3/4 tread replace soon (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 53,138 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Fuel cap sealing device seal partly deteriorated

Offside Front Outer Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2019 51,932 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

fuel cap seal slightly deteriorated

Fail 5 Mar 2019 51,932 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

fuel cap seal slightly deteriorated

Pass 26 Mar 2018 50,125 miles

n/s/r tyre is worn on the inner edge

underbody covers fitted

Fail 23 Mar 2018 50,125 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

n/s/r tyre is worn on the inner edge

underbody covers fitted

Pass 13 Mar 2017 48,028 miles

engine & underbody covers fitted

o/s/r tyre wearing low on inner edge

Pass 23 Mar 2016 45,585 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 45,268 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 May 2014 43,084 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 40,780 miles
Fail 20 May 2013 40,780 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 36,617 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 May 2012 36,617 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 May 2011 32,978 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 30,126 miles
Fail 12 May 2010 30,126 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 May 2009 26,627 miles
Fail 7 May 2009 26,625 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 14 Apr 2008 21,042 miles

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

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 FEM is a 2005 Porsche Boxster in Black with a 3,179cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 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 FEM, 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 FEM is a 2005 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 2 March 2005.

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