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A22 RAN

2005 Porsche Boxster

Grey Petrol 3178cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

154,338 mi
Last recorded154,338 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Porsche Boxster53,703 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA22 RAN
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,178cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 154,338 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2025 148,447 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2024 138,409 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 125,213 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2022 118,101 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2021 108,146 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2020 101,100 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 88,785 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 75,953 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2018 75,956 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel not working (3.1.6b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 64,015 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 5 Feb 2016 56,054 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2015 54,563 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 51,983 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 48,044 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres wearing low on edges

Fail 25 Feb 2013 48,044 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres wearing low on edges

Pass 20 Feb 2012 45,479 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2012 45,473 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

nearside front tyre just starting to wear on edges and cuts in tread

offside front tyre just starting to wear and cuts in tread

offside rear tyre starting to wear on edge

Pass 16 Feb 2011 42,041 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2011 42,041 miles

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Feb 2010 38,428 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2010 38,404 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2009 35,371 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 30,475 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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A22 RAN is a 2005 Porsche Boxster in Grey with a 3,178cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 A22 RAN, 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 A22 RAN registered?

A22 RAN is a 2005 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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