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HF05 PYV

2005 Porsche Boxster

Silver Petrol 3179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

72,291 mi
Last recorded72,291 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Porsche Boxster53,703 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 72,291 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2025 65,529 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2025 65,529 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Aug 2024 59,509 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2023 52,754 miles

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

Securing screw missing from offside of front undertray

Fail 21 Jul 2023 52,754 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Securing screw missing from offside of front undertray

Pass 30 Jul 2022 44,305 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2021 43,415 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft/gearbox oil seal. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 6 Feb 2020 38,268 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 32,398 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

both front brake discs corroded

Fail 7 Feb 2019 32,398 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outeredge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outeredge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outeredge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outeredge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

both front brake discs corroded

Pass 3 Jan 2018 32,145 miles

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

both front tyres cracked and perished

fuel cap seal deteriorated

Pass 17 Jan 2017 29,902 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 27,154 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 25,227 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2015 25,227 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 7 Jan 2014 23,271 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 20,948 miles

n/s headlamp needs slight adjustment,

Pass 13 Jan 2012 19,063 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 16,383 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 15,118 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 12,220 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2009 12,220 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 May 2008 9,631 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 PYV is a 2005 Porsche Boxster in Silver with a 3,179cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 PYV, 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 PYV registered?

HF05 PYV is a 2005 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 1 June 2005.

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