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A17 LCB

2005 Porsche Boxster

Silver Petrol 3179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

68,098 mi
Last recorded68,098 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Porsche Boxster53,703 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA17 LCB
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,179cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 68,098 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2025 67,317 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2024 66,390 miles
Pass 4 May 2023 65,483 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 27 May 2022 64,203 miles
Fail 24 May 2022 64,188 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 May 2021 63,110 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 61,809 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 60,037 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 57,883 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 55,399 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 51,601 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 47,894 miles
Pass 31 May 2014 45,761 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)

Pass 1 Jun 2013 44,062 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Jun 2012 41,677 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 38,872 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 36,582 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 25,351 miles
Fail 20 May 2009 25,351 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Jun 2008 17,764 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2008 17,274 miles

all tyres wearing on outer edges

under vehicle covers fitted

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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A17 LCB is a 2005 Porsche Boxster in Silver with a 3,179cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 A17 LCB, 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

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What year was A17 LCB registered?

A17 LCB is a 2005 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 18 April 2005.

Is A17 LCB safe to buy?

The MOT history for A17 LCB shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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