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GX05 FFJ

2005 Porsche Boxster

Grey Petrol 2687cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

65,274 mi
Last recorded65,274 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2016
Typical for 2005 Porsche Boxster53,703 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX05 FFJ
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,687cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2016 65,274 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 16 Dec 2016 65,237 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Jan 2016 56,140 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 56,541 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 53,474 miles

both front tyres starting to perish in tread

Pass 6 Sep 2013 50,149 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 39,121 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 37,529 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 1 Mar 2012 37,529 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Bonnet and boot release switches innop

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Feb 2011 32,481 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 26,986 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 21,094 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 16,814 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2008 16,810 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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 FFJ is a 2005 Porsche Boxster in Grey with a 2,687cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 FFJ, 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 FFJ registered?

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

Is GX05 FFJ safe to buy?

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