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GX05 FFA

2005 Porsche Boxster

Blue Petrol 2687cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

137,054 mi
Last recorded137,054 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Porsche Boxster53,703 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX05 FFA
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,687cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 137,054 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2025 130,808 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2024 122,767 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and rear discs pitted on inside faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer CV joint leaking grease. CV gaiter is intact

Pass 10 Feb 2023 118,980 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3-5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 116,551 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2022 116,548 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Feb 2021 113,854 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2020 112,731 miles

Undertrays fitted

Pass 18 Jan 2019 108,171 miles

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

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

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

Undertrays fitted

Pass 7 Feb 2018 104,792 miles

some pitting of off side and near side reae brake discs on inner edges

Pass 23 Jan 2017 92,496 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 84,820 miles

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

o/s steering rack gaiter has a misting of oil

under trays and engine covers fitted

Fail 9 Feb 2016 84,623 miles

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

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

o/s steering rack gaiter has a misting of oil

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 6 Jan 2015 75,085 miles

Both rear brake discs worn and pitted

Intermittant fault with offside number plate light

Pass 16 Jan 2014 68,508 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 64,042 miles

Nearside rear tyre tread depth 2.2mm

Offside rear tyre tread depth 2.5mm. Legal minimum 1.6mm.

Pass 20 Apr 2012 54,570 miles

Wear and pitting rear brake discs

Wear front brake discs

Fail 14 Apr 2012 54,406 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside rear tyre tread depth 2.2mm

Offside rear tyre worn heavily inner shoulder

Wear and pitting rear brake discs

Wear front brake discs

Pass 8 Apr 2011 49,263 miles

Some wear and pitting to both rear brake discs.

Pass 22 Apr 2010 46,711 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 20 Apr 2009 32,143 miles

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres tread depths low (both 2mm), and o/s/r tyre has nail in tread

Fail 20 Apr 2009 32,143 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres tread depths low (both 2mm), and o/s/r tyre has nail in tread

Pass 1 May 2008 16,159 miles
Fail 1 May 2008 16,159 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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 FFA is a 2005 Porsche Boxster in Blue with a 2,687cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 FFA, 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 FFA registered?

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

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