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HX05 XHV

2005 Porsche Boxster

Black Petrol 3179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

61,097 mi
Last recorded61,097 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Porsche Boxster53,703 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX05 XHV
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,179cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 61,097 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2025 61,097 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Sep 2024 57,400 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2024 57,392 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2023 52,245 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2023 52,032 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 51,852 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 51,517 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 51,229 miles

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

Front both shock absorbers rusty

Nearside Rear Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

power steering noisey

Pass 17 Sep 2019 50,994 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material advise replacement soon. (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2018 50,530 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2017 49,813 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 47,270 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 1 Oct 2015 45,695 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit low at 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit low at 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 44,229 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 41,776 miles

osf nsf brake pipes starting to rust

osr lower exhaust clamp cracked

Pass 18 Sep 2012 38,953 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 33,251 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 28,276 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2009 22,737 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 14,536 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 XHV is a 2005 Porsche Boxster in Black with a 3,179cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 HX05 XHV, 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 XHV registered?

HX05 XHV is a 2005 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 1 April 2005.

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