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GX05 FGV

2005 Porsche Boxster

Silver Petrol 2687cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

134,530 mi
Last recorded134,530 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Porsche Boxster53,703 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX05 FGV
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,687cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 134,530 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 2 Oct 2024 130,623 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2023 128,682 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2023 128,673 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle Large cut in tyre from rubbing on broken spring (5.2.3 (f))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 31 May 2022 125,961 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2021 123,140 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2021 123,140 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 29 May 2020 120,605 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2019 111,889 miles

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

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 17 May 2019 111,711 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2018 106,636 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2018 106,443 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 22 May 2017 99,630 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 91,732 miles
Fail 31 May 2016 91,732 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Fail 16 May 2016 91,675 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle handbrake (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Oct 2014 73,476 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Oct 2014 73,476 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 15 Oct 2013 61,741 miles

front tyres worn on inner edge

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Oct 2013 61,741 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 2 Oct 2013 61,674 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Sep 2012 47,377 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2012 47,377 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Oct 2011 34,636 miles

Both front tyres are splitting inbetween the tread

Fail 27 Sep 2011 34,625 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Both front tyres are splitting inbetween the tread

Pass 21 Jan 2011 32,606 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 25,885 miles
Pass 17 May 2008 18,121 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 FGV is a 2005 Porsche Boxster in Silver with a 2,687cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 FGV, 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 FGV registered?

GX05 FGV is a 2005 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 26 May 2005.

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