2005 Porsche Boxster 2.7L Petrol · LK05 AAJ
2005 Porsche Boxster (2.7L, petrol). First registered 01 Apr 2005. Recorded mileage 56,338 miles. MOT expired on 01 Jul 2026. Taxed until 01 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- PORSCHE BOXSTER
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 01 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Oct 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 56,338 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LK05 AAJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/06/2025
- 56,338 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LK05 AAJ 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 (LK05 AAJ) between April 2022 and June 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 17 June 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: Brakes (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”.
LK05 AAJ Mileage History
- 14/04/202255,453 mi
- 12/04/202355,758 mi+305 mi
- 02/07/202456,056 mi+298 mi
- 03/07/202456,058 mi+2 mi
- 17/06/202556,338 mi+280 mi
Average of roughly 279 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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