2005 Porsche Boxster 3.2L Petrol · KE55 LFL
2005 Porsche Boxster (3.2L, petrol). First registered 12 Dec 2005. Recorded mileage 93,591 miles. MOT expired on 07 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- PORSCHE BOXSTER
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Borehamwood (Luton)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 07 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 93,591 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KE55 LFL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 31/10/2025
- 93,591 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KE55 LFL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Porsche Boxster (KE55 LFL) between October 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 31 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))”.
KE55 LFL Mileage History
- 10/10/202291,151 mi
- 10/10/202391,562 mi+411 mi
- 01/11/202492,725 mi+1,163 mi
- 08/11/202492,793 mi+68 mi
- 31/10/202593,591 mi+798 mi
Average of roughly 798 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Porsche Porsche Boxster / Cayman (987)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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- Bore Scoring (987.1)Serious
3.2 and 3.4 engines are at risk, requiring expensive specialist rebuilds.
- Radiator / Condenser CorrosionModerate
Front intakes collect leaves and road salt, rotting the cooling components.
- IMS Bearing (987.1)Serious
The intermediate shaft bearing on early 987.1 models (2005-2008) shares the same risk as the 996/997.1. The 987.2 (2009+) eliminated the IMS bearing entirely.
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