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GX54 LCC

2005 Porsche Boxster

Black Petrol 3179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

98,279 mi
Last recorded98,279 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Porsche Boxster53,703 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX54 LCC
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,179cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 98,279 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Fail 6 Feb 2026 98,278 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle rubbing front inner arch (5.2.3 (f))

Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Front Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2026 98,278 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle rubbing front inner arch (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Front Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2025 96,699 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2025 96,699 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2024 94,263 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2024 94,263 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 91,797 miles

Fuel Cap Rubber Seal Cracked

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Track Arm Outer Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lamp Outer Lens Damaged and Ingress of Water

Nearside Rear Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened Alloy Suspension Mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Track Arm Inner and Outer Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Driveshaft Joint Leaking Grease

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both Inner Joints ()

Fail 10 Jan 2023 91,795 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits See Emissions Sheet (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Ehaust Silencer has Corrosion Hole Upper Side (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Tread and Worn on Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Both Rear Metal Heat Shields Loose/Rattling

Fuel Cap Rubber Seal Cracked

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Track Arm Outer Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lamp Outer Lens Damaged and Ingress of Water

Nearside Rear Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened Alloy Suspension Mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Track Arm Inner and Outer Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Driveshaft Joint Leaking Grease

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both Inner Joints ()

Pass 17 Dec 2021 88,510 miles

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 calliper pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2021 81,889 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2021 81,875 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits See Emissions Sheet (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits See Emissions Sheet (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread Near Limit and Worn Unevenly on Inner Tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread Near Limit and Worn Unevenly on Inner Tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 76,220 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Rears - Inner Surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust system corroded, various metal clamps corroded and broken

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner tread

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

Offside Front Tyre BADLY worn on inner tread

Fail 17 Jul 2019 76,216 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle arch liner (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened tie bar (cut by front bush) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle arch liner (5.2.3 (f))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose pipe (8.1.1 (b) (i))

fuel cap seal split

headlamp beam image poor

Pass 26 Apr 2018 71,705 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2018 71,693 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2017 68,657 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 63,330 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2016 63,329 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 60,781 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2015 60,781 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2014 57,345 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 48,672 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 43,186 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2011 43,186 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Mar 2010 34,436 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 23,694 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 19,582 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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GX54 LCC 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 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 GX54 LCC, 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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GX54 LCC is a 2005 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 1 January 2005.

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