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BY52 ROM

2006 Porsche Boxster

Black Petrol 2687cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

56,730 mi
Last recorded56,730 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Porsche Boxster51,281 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBY52 ROM
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,687cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 56,730 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Apr 2026 56,730 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 May 2025 54,578 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 31 Jan 2024 50,765 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2023 48,312 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose rear clamp (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2022 47,833 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2021 47,178 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 10 Feb 2021 47,178 miles

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released all stop lamps (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Feb 2020 46,546 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2019 45,434 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2017 44,735 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Dec 2016 43,051 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2015 40,038 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 30,819 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 28,820 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 26,782 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Sep 2011 24,035 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 21,502 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 10 Sep 2009 17,671 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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BY52 ROM is a 2006 Porsche Boxster in Black with a 2,687cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BY52 ROM, 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 BY52 ROM registered?

BY52 ROM is a 2006 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 31 March 2006.

Is BY52 ROM safe to buy?

The MOT history for BY52 ROM shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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