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H17 CEA

2005 Porsche Boxster

Grey Petrol 3179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

94,901 mi
Last recorded94,901 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2016
Typical for 2005 Porsche Boxster53,703 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH17 CEA
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,179cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2016 94,901 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2016 94,901 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 91,268 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 17 Sep 2015 91,264 miles

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)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Sep 2014 85,909 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight play nearside front inner rack socket

Pass 11 Feb 2014 79,203 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Jan 2013 69,695 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 62,043 miles

inner face of brake discs corroded

Pass 22 Feb 2011 55,751 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 45,992 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 34,360 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 34,360 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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)

Pass 26 Feb 2008 27,060 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2008 27,037 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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H17 CEA is a 2005 Porsche Boxster in Grey with a 3,179cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 H17 CEA, 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 H17 CEA registered?

H17 CEA is a 2005 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is H17 CEA safe to buy?

The MOT history for H17 CEA shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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