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GX55 DDN

2005 Porsche Boxster

Black Petrol 2687cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

97,239 mi
Last recorded97,239 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Porsche Boxster53,703 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX55 DDN
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,687cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 97,239 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 3 Nov 2023 93,723 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Oct 2022 91,757 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged misshaping on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged misshaping on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2020 83,867 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 79,891 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))

Fail 5 Sep 2019 79,887 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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 30 Apr 2018 67,539 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2018 67,052 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 15 Feb 2017 57,681 miles

Both front brake disc's very rusty.

Both rear brake disc's very rusty.

Nearside Front Tyre starting to perish on outer sidewall.

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Between caliper halves. (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Between hose and caliper (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Tyre starting to perish on outer sidewall.

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Between caliper halves. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Between hose and caliper (3.6.B.2c)

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. 17%

Pass 3 Feb 2016 57,667 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

wear on inner edge front tyres

Pass 15 Jan 2014 50,776 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front num plate cracked

slight surface rust on n/s/r and o/s/r caliper pipes (all)

Fail 15 Jan 2014 50,776 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front num plate cracked

slight surface rust on n/s/r and o/s/r caliper pipes (all)

Pass 18 Jan 2013 47,393 miles

slight play offside front steering rack arm

Pass 2 Dec 2011 42,225 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 5 Nov 2010 37,542 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2009 30,361 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Nov 2009 30,361 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 23,223 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2008 23,184 miles

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

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

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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GX55 DDN is a 2005 Porsche Boxster in Black with a 2,687cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 GX55 DDN, 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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GX55 DDN is a 2005 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 1 December 2005.

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