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B22 ESP

2006 Porsche Boxster

Black Petrol 3179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

50,657 mi
Last recorded50,657 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Porsche Boxster51,281 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB22 ESP
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,179cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 50,657 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2025 50,653 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Aug 2024 48,602 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2023 46,090 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2023 46,081 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material caliper to flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material caliper to flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Feb 2023 45,529 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2022 44,783 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2022 44,779 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2021 41,855 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 Jul 2021 41,855 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 41,053 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 38,381 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 37,027 miles

both front and rear brake discs slightly worn and corroded on edges

Fail 17 May 2018 37,027 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

both front and rear brake discs slightly worn and corroded on edges

Pass 17 May 2017 35,479 miles

front wipers smear slightly

Pass 26 May 2016 33,472 miles

Offside rear brake pipe has slightley corroded

Fail 23 May 2016 33,454 miles

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

N/S/F, O/S/F and O/S/F tyres slightley worn on outer edge

Offside rear brake pipe has slightley corroded

Pass 14 May 2015 30,805 miles

all tyres wearing low

Pass 8 May 2014 29,144 miles

front and rear tyres slightly worn on outer edges

Pass 8 May 2013 25,301 miles

both front and rear tyres slightly worn on edges

front brake pads 70% worn

o/s front wiper smear slightly

Pass 1 May 2012 21,063 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 17,315 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 13,772 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 10,282 miles
Fail 1 May 2009 10,280 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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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B22 ESP is a 2006 Porsche Boxster in Black with a 3,179cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

Across all 2006 Porsche Boxster models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.5% with a typical mileage of 51,281 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 B22 ESP, 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 20 years old, this Porsche Boxster is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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B22 ESP is a 2006 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 1 May 2006.

Is B22 ESP safe to buy?

The MOT history for B22 ESP shows 25 tests with a 72% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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