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HX05 VVP

2005 Porsche Boxster

Blue Petrol 3179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

139,214 mi
Last recorded139,214 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Porsche Boxster53,703 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX05 VVP
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,179cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2025 139,214 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2024 138,811 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2024 138,805 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 May 2023 138,436 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2023 138,430 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear to the offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear to the nearside rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 22 Dec 2021 138,375 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 22 Dec 2021 138,372 miles

Emissions not tested engine misfiring (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2021 138,231 miles

All brake discs slightly pitted

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Slight play in both inner steering rack joints

Pass 24 Feb 2020 137,538 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower light unit damaged

Pass 26 Nov 2018 132,856 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2018 132,856 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 5 Dec 2017 117,903 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2016 102,257 miles

under trays

Pass 18 Jan 2016 85,179 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2016 85,179 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Jan 2015 73,436 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2014 59,244 miles

brake discs corroded on inner faces

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 54,502 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2011 42,750 miles

Nearside front tyre tread worn out on inner edge.[Bridgestone Potenza 235/40 X ZR18]

Offside front tyre tread worn out on inner edge.[Bridgestone Potenza 235/40 X ZR18]

Pass 27 Apr 2010 32,078 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 32,078 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)

Pass 8 Nov 2008 21,657 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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HX05 VVP is a 2005 Porsche Boxster in Blue with a 3,179cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 HX05 VVP, 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 HX05 VVP registered?

HX05 VVP is a 2005 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 1 July 2005.

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