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579 FRY

2005 Porsche Boxster

Red Petrol 3179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2025
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

32,333 mi
Last recorded32,333 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 Porsche Boxster53,703 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration579 FRY
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,179cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2024 32,333 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Apr 2022 32,243 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 32,235 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 31,698 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2018 31,693 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2017 30,960 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2015 30,540 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014 29,975 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Feb 2013 29,465 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 28,325 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2011 26,784 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 10 Jan 2011 26,784 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 22,759 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 21,465 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2007 19,057 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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579 FRY is a 2005 Porsche Boxster in Red with a 3,179cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 579 FRY, 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 579 FRY registered?

579 FRY is a 2005 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 16 April 2005.

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