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BO53 RAW

2006 Porsche Boxster

Blue Petrol 3387cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

87,189 mi
Last recorded87,189 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Porsche Boxster51,281 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBO53 RAW
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,387cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 87,189 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Feb 2026 87,188 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Dec 2025 87,188 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Aug 2023 86,160 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jul 2022 85,517 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 82,343 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2019 78,485 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2019 78,483 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2018 73,674 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 68,391 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 63,682 miles

undertrays fitted obscuring components

Pass 6 Aug 2015 58,568 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 57,718 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 53,267 miles

This vehicle has a mid engine which is not visible as there are engine covers stopping full inspection.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 May 2013 46,605 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 41,412 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 35,675 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 32,643 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 31,444 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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BO53 RAW is a 2006 Porsche Boxster in Blue with a 3,387cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 BO53 RAW, 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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What year was BO53 RAW registered?

BO53 RAW is a 2006 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 26 October 2006.

Is BO53 RAW safe to buy?

The MOT history for BO53 RAW shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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