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YL05 XLC

2005 Porsche Boxster

Silver Petrol 2687cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

79,622 mi
Last recorded79,622 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Porsche Boxster53,703 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL05 XLC
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,687cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 79,622 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Nov 2024 79,386 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

brake pipes in grease

Pass 22 Nov 2023 79,131 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Nov 2022 78,787 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

brake pipes in grease

Pass 16 Nov 2021 78,199 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 5 Nov 2021 78,192 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 77,405 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

brake pipes coated in grease

Fail 10 Nov 2020 77,405 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

brake pipes coated in grease

Pass 31 Oct 2019 76,445 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2018 75,902 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2017 75,379 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 74,710 miles

Coolant leak nearside front ()

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

fuel cap seal starting to crack

Pass 18 Nov 2015 73,892 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 73,315 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 72,408 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 71,492 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 70,647 miles

both rear tyres worn

Pass 19 Oct 2010 69,592 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Oct 2009 68,602 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 62,423 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 13 May 2009 62,423 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 54,210 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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YL05 XLC is a 2005 Porsche Boxster in Silver with a 2,687cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 YL05 XLC, 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 YL05 XLC registered?

YL05 XLC is a 2005 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 24 June 2005.

Is YL05 XLC safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL05 XLC shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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