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A26 HBL

2005 Porsche Boxster

Blue Petrol 3179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

88,091 mi
Last recorded88,091 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Porsche Boxster53,703 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA26 HBL
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,179cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 88,091 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2025 83,886 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2024 82,952 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2023 80,920 miles

Offside Front track rod inner arm slight play

Fail 16 Feb 2023 80,920 miles

Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front track rod inner arm slight play

Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 75,977 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 73,016 miles

Just acceptable oil leak from N/S of engine.

Slight play in both front wheel bearings.

Stone chips across windscreen - all within prescribed limits.

Surface corrosion on front and rear brake discs.

Under vehicle covered.

Pass 3 Mar 2020 70,121 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 68,601 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

n/s handbrake effort low

Pass 28 Feb 2018 63,453 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 28 Feb 2017 61,100 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear exhaust tailpipe clamps cracked & corroded but secure at time of test

Pass 3 Mar 2016 59,883 miles

Shield/guard fitted to underside of vehicle

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 20 Feb 2015 58,950 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 58,950 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Mar 2014 57,955 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

near and offside rear tyres cracking in tread central 3/4 area.

Pass 15 Feb 2013 56,661 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Feb 2012 55,054 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge.

offside front tyre started to wear on inner and outer edges.

Pass 4 Mar 2011 53,307 miles

Under vehicle floor covered in shield/gaurd

Fail 26 Feb 2011 53,281 miles

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

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

Under vehicle floor covered in shield/gaurd

Pass 20 Feb 2010 52,064 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 49,906 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 45,295 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2008 45,055 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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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A26 HBL is a 2005 Porsche Boxster in Blue with a 3,179cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 A26 HBL, 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 A26 HBL registered?

A26 HBL is a 2005 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 8 March 2005.

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