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YL05 YGD

2005 Porsche Boxster

Grey Petrol 2687cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

43,829 mi
Last recorded43,829 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Porsche Boxster53,703 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL05 YGD
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,687cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 43,829 miles
Pass 2 May 2025 43,768 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2023 43,719 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 43,669 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 43,588 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 43,548 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 43,375 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 43,303 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 43,171 miles

both rear tyres deteriorating

Pass 26 May 2016 43,041 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 42,715 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 42,602 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 42,474 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 42,280 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 40,689 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2010 40,689 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2009 34,759 miles

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

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)

under vehicle inspection hampered by extensive plastic shielding

Pass 2 Jul 2008 25,987 miles

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

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

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

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 YGD is a 2005 Porsche Boxster in Grey with a 2,687cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 YGD, 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 YGD registered?

YL05 YGD is a 2005 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 4 July 2005.

Is YL05 YGD safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL05 YGD shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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