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17 CMG

2005 Porsche Boxster

Black Petrol 3179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

5,717 mi
Last recorded5,717 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Porsche Boxster53,703 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration17 CMG
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,179cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2023 5,717 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 21 Mar 2023 5,717 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed both (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 3,275 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2021 18,061 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 16,888 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 15,760 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 15,477 miles

both n/s tyre slight cuts to sidewall

Pass 7 Nov 2016 14,569 miles

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 14 Jul 2015 13,833 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jul 2014 13,615 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2014 13,605 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 22 Apr 2013 12,605 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2013 12,593 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 1 Mar 2012 12,292 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 12,176 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 11,920 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 10,714 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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17 CMG is a 2005 Porsche Boxster in Black with a 3,179cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 17 CMG, 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 17 CMG registered?

17 CMG is a 2005 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 17 May 2005.

Is 17 CMG safe to buy?

The MOT history for 17 CMG shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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