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GX05 KVH

2005 Porsche Boxster

Black Petrol 2687cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

70,584 mi
Last recorded70,584 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Porsche Boxster53,703 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX05 KVH
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,687cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 70,584 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2026 70,584 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2025 70,403 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2024 69,672 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2023 68,552 miles

front and rear brake disc worn inner face not weakened

nearside rear exhaust studs corroded not leaking gases

Fail 17 Jul 2023 68,552 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded nearside and offside rear brake pipes of brake calliper's (1.1.11 (c))

front and rear brake disc worn inner face not weakened

nearside rear exhaust studs corroded not leaking gases

Pass 20 Jul 2022 66,010 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 64,660 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Oct 2021 64,618 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear flashers (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

reversing lamps on all the time

Pass 24 Feb 2020 64,182 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres also wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Feb 2019 60,191 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 56,496 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 53,033 miles

covers under car and bonnet so some items not seen time of test

Pass 24 Feb 2016 50,155 miles

both rear tyres have small splits in tread no cords time of test

covers under bonnet and car time of test so items not seen

Pass 23 Feb 2015 46,978 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Feb 2014 45,504 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 43,960 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 41,899 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 38,995 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 34,728 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 34,238 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 28,821 miles

o/s/f tyre badly cracking/perishing

Fail 24 Aug 2009 28,821 miles

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

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

o/s/f tyre badly cracking/perishing

Pass 30 Aug 2008 22,919 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

offside rear tyre perished

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 KVH is a 2005 Porsche Boxster in Black with a 2,687cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 KVH, 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 KVH registered?

GX05 KVH is a 2005 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 23 July 2005.

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