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YU05 UDX

2005 Porsche Boxster

Grey Petrol 3179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2025
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

147,944 mi
Last recorded147,944 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 Porsche Boxster53,703 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYU05 UDX
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,179cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2024 147,944 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2022 145,792 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Jun 2022 145,789 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jun 2021 134,815 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2020 121,377 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 108,089 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2019 108,072 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 100,139 miles

front brake discs slightly corroded on inside surface due to lack of uses

Fail 4 Jun 2018 100,101 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front brake discs slightly corroded on inside surface due to lack of uses

Pass 6 Oct 2017 97,439 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2017 97,439 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear pipes adjacent jacking point. Full inspection not possible due to plastic undertray (3.6.B.2c)

Engine management light on

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured pale (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded flexi to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured pale (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 93,234 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 4 Oct 2016 93,234 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 88,014 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 82,059 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 76,299 miles

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)

Fail 10 Oct 2013 76,299 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 27 Nov 2012 69,676 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 57,551 miles

both front discs very corroded on inside edge

Fail 29 Jul 2011 57,487 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

both front discs very corroded on inside edge

Pass 29 Jul 2010 46,490 miles

belly pan fitted

both front tyres perished and wearing on inner edges

front discs slight wear

front number plate damaged

Pass 29 Jul 2009 36,191 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2009 36,191 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

belly pan fitted

front number plate damaged

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 1 May 2008 29,711 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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YU05 UDX is a 2005 Porsche Boxster in Grey with a 3,179cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YU05 UDX, 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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YU05 UDX is a 2005 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 4 March 2005.

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