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HGZ 955

2005 Porsche Boxster

Silver Petrol 3179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

59,388 mi
Last recorded59,388 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Porsche Boxster53,703 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHGZ 955
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,179cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2025 59,388 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Backbox (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2024 58,033 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2023 57,085 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2022 56,733 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2021 55,676 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Feb 2021 55,676 miles

Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2019 53,945 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 51,914 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 51,382 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 50,239 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 48,672 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2015 48,627 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Jul 2014 45,983 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 42,664 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2012 34,088 miles

light perishing to nearside and offside front tyre tread

monitor rear tyre tread depths

Pass 20 May 2011 31,355 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 28,220 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Slight play O/S sterring rack intermediate joint

Pass 28 May 2009 23,992 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 19,314 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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HGZ 955 is a 2005 Porsche Boxster in Silver with a 3,179cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HGZ 955, 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 HGZ 955 registered?

HGZ 955 is a 2005 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 28 May 2005.

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