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HX05 ZHM

2005 Porsche Boxster

Silver Petrol 2687cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

39,822 mi
Last recorded39,822 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Porsche Boxster53,703 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX05 ZHM
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,687cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 39,822 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2025 39,006 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2024 38,287 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective misting (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front seatbelt slow to retract

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective misting (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front seatbelt slow to retract

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

undertrays fitted, full inspection of some components impaired

Fail 20 Apr 2024 38,287 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective misting (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front seatbelt slow to retract

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective misting (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front seatbelt slow to retract

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

undertrays fitted, full inspection of some components impaired

Pass 30 Jul 2022 36,205 miles

GBG number plates fitted at time of test

Oil leak, but not excessive fron nearside and off side of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under trays fitted impairing inspection

Fail 14 Jul 2022 36,182 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

GBG number plates fitted at time of test

Oil leak, but not excessive from nearside and offside of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under trays fiited impairing inspection

Fail 3 Jul 2020 35,852 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear tyre on legal limit

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside rear tyre worn on outer edge

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 ZHM is a 2005 Porsche Boxster in Silver with a 2,687cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 ZHM, 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 ZHM registered?

HX05 ZHM is a 2005 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 4 July 2005.

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