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HF05 PHJ

2005 Porsche Boxster

Silver Petrol 3179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

94,482 mi
Last recorded94,482 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Porsche Boxster53,703 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF05 PHJ
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,179cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 94,482 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2026 94,479 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2025 93,871 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2025 93,871 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 11 Dec 2023 93,830 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2022 92,479 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2022 92,387 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2021 88,767 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front & rear brake discs inner faces slightly pitted. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside & nearside small metal brake pipes on brake calipers. (1.1.11 (c))

Under-trays fitted.

Pass 7 Nov 2020 86,080 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material & offside rear at brake calipers (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front tyre starting to wear inner band

Pass 11 May 2019 84,318 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))

no clear view of inner brake pad wear (front or rear)

trays fitted to underside restricting view of condition

Fail 11 May 2019 84,318 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

no clear view of inner brake pad wear (front or rear)

trays fitted to underside restricting view of condition

Pass 12 May 2018 82,886 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 79,988 miles
Pass 21 May 2016 77,563 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 71,776 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jun 2014 65,665 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 60,460 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jun 2012 57,787 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside and nearside front tyres wearing on inside of tread

Fail 26 Jun 2012 57,787 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside and nearside front tyres wearing on inside of tread

Pass 24 Jun 2011 51,352 miles

Both front brake disc inner faces scored and pitted

Both rear brake disc inner faces surface scored and pitted

Front brake pads worn low(inner pad)

Unable to carry out full inspection to underside of vehicle due to covers fitted

Pass 30 Jun 2010 41,919 miles

Unable to carry out full inspection to underside of vehicle due to covers fitted

Pass 9 Jul 2009 32,015 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 26,290 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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HF05 PHJ is a 2005 Porsche Boxster in Silver with a 3,179cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 HF05 PHJ, 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 HF05 PHJ registered?

HF05 PHJ is a 2005 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 7 July 2005.

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