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BU06 FMX

2006 Porsche Boxster

Red Petrol 2687cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

63,017 mi
Last recorded63,017 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2024
Typical for 2006 Porsche Boxster51,281 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU06 FMX
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,687cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2024 63,017 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively close to excessive (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2023 62,020 miles

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

Nearside Front Coolant leak ()

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 60,773 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2021 58,963 miles
Pass 24 May 2021 58,372 miles

full under trays fitted

Pass 15 May 2020 57,685 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 57,074 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 56,586 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring the view of some components

Pass 25 Jan 2018 56,386 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2018 56,384 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 235/40/18 (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

Pass 22 Mar 2017 54,794 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides. bush in lower suspension arm (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 20 Mar 2017 54,775 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 265/40/18y (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tail pipe union (7.1.2)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides. bush in lower suspension arm (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Mar 2016 52,769 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2016 52,769 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and cracking in tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 48,806 miles

N/S/R tyre slightly cracked

Fail 8 Jul 2015 48,802 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

N/S/R tyre slightly cracked

Pass 8 Jul 2014 40,611 miles

N/S/F tyre worn inside edge and slight cracking

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

O/S/R tyre worn inside edge and slight cracking

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2013 31,765 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 24,737 miles

nail in n/s/r tyre

nail in o/s/f tyre

Pass 15 Jul 2011 18,042 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 16,417 miles

Rear tyres low tread

Pass 29 Jul 2009 14,314 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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BU06 FMX is a 2006 Porsche Boxster in Red with a 2,687cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 BU06 FMX, 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 BU06 FMX registered?

BU06 FMX is a 2006 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 30 June 2006.

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