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YU05 UBG

2005 Porsche Boxster

Black Petrol 2687cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

75,029 mi
Last recorded75,029 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Porsche Boxster53,703 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYU05 UBG
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,687cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 75,029 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2025 74,373 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2024 73,814 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2023 72,396 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 71,310 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2021 70,272 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 22 Jul 2020 68,218 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 65,748 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 2 Aug 2019 65,748 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 65,136 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2018 65,103 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ns and os (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 63,398 miles

Rear Coolant leak ()

engine covers & under-trays fit obscuring some items

Fail 30 Jun 2017 63,398 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Coolant leak ()

engine covers & under-trays fit obscuring some items

Pass 24 Jun 2016 58,498 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 54,896 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 51,072 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 46,569 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 42,894 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 38,783 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 33,515 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 26,065 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 19,012 miles

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)

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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YU05 UBG is a 2005 Porsche Boxster in Black 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 YU05 UBG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of YU05 UBG?

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What year was YU05 UBG registered?

YU05 UBG is a 2005 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 30 June 2005.

Is YU05 UBG safe to buy?

The MOT history for YU05 UBG 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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