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42 EKG

2005 Porsche Boxster

Black Petrol 2687cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

59,019 mi
Last recorded59,019 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Porsche Boxster53,703 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration42 EKG
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,687cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 59,019 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2024 58,263 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2023 57,128 miles

Both front tyres perished

Offside rear lower suspension arm inner bush slightly play

Pass 19 Dec 2022 55,667 miles

Position lamp incorrect colour both front (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 50,249 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 47,099 miles

all metal brake pipes greased

Pass 11 Dec 2019 43,365 miles

f/ no platedamaged

Pass 17 Dec 2018 41,873 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

covers & undertrays obscuring some components

Pass 13 Dec 2017 38,639 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

both front & both rear tyres heavily perished & cracked

covers & undertrays obscuring some components

Fail 12 Dec 2017 38,639 miles

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged deep splits in base of stem (4.1.D.1e)

Battery insecure, but unlikely to fall from its vertical position

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre 2 separate locations, both in outer tread ()

both front & both rear tyres heavily perished & cracked

covers & undertrays obscuring some components

Pass 16 Dec 2016 35,872 miles

Both front tyres are cracking all over

Both front wishbone centre bushes have slight play

Both rear tyres are cracking all over

Brake fluid reservoir is moist

Front reg plate cracked, damaged and slightly insecure

Fuel cap seal slightly deteriorated

Nearside rear indicator is slightly discoloured

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear light unit has condensation

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 21 Dec 2015 33,875 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2014 32,229 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 30,853 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 30,082 miles

fuel cap seal-washer start to crack

Pass 12 Jul 2011 28,416 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2010 27,234 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 23,457 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 20,722 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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42 EKG is a 2005 Porsche Boxster in Black with a 2,687cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 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 42 EKG, 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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42 EKG is a 2005 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 20 July 2005.

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