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M77 BXR

2005 Porsche Boxster S

Black Petrol 3179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

137,827 mi
Last recorded137,827 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Porsche Boxster S73,218 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM77 BXR
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster S
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,179cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 137,827 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 15 Sep 2025 137,771 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))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2024 130,966 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2024 130,912 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 122,666 miles

Central Rear Lower Oil leak, but not excessive engine underside (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 28 Sep 2023 122,664 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to rear nearside and offside brake pipes having an excess of corrosion brake test not carried out (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded short pipe to calliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe to calliper (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Lower Oil leak, but not excessive engine underside (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 122,021 miles

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

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

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

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing dust cover loose offside front (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 121,105 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both corroded around ferrule area (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement movement on shaker plate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 120,096 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2019 118,372 miles

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

O/S/F shock, top of shaft corroded.

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2018 114,620 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2018 114,619 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2017 113,356 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 110,589 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 108,611 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 106,217 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 58,006 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 42,718 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 39,906 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 38,334 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 33,428 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 29,737 miles

How Reliable is the Porsche Boxster S?

Based on 3,062 MOT tests across 383 vehicles.

82.3%
Pass Rate
1,846
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
383
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 80
brake disc excessively pitted 62
brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened 26
position lamp(s) not working 24
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 24
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M77 BXR is a 2005 Porsche Boxster S in Black with a 3,179cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2005 Porsche Boxster S models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.8% with a typical mileage of 73,218 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 S fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 80 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M77 BXR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Porsche Boxster S typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 21 years old, this Porsche Boxster S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M77 BXR is a 2005 Porsche Boxster S, first registered on 1 July 2005.

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