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DS55 BXT

2006 Porsche Boxster

Grey Petrol 3179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

112,017 mi
Last recorded112,017 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Porsche Boxster51,281 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS55 BXT
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,179cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 112,017 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 May 2025 108,285 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 18 Apr 2024 104,519 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH SIDES FROM CALIPERS TO FLEXI HOSE CHALKED (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL TYRES (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Feb 2023 102,086 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2023 102,078 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2022 100,866 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 99,980 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2019 97,254 miles
Fail 22 May 2019 97,249 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2018 91,313 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres worn on limits at test

undertrays fitted

Fail 8 May 2018 91,312 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres worn on limits at test

undertrays fitted

Pass 3 Nov 2016 85,335 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

body covers fitted

Fail 3 Nov 2016 85,335 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

body covers fitted

Pass 17 Oct 2015 81,178 miles

body covers fitted

Fail 12 Oct 2015 81,130 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

body covers fitted

Pass 26 Nov 2014 77,161 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Nov 2014 77,160 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Nov 2013 71,586 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Nov 2013 71,586 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Sep 2012 65,134 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2012 65,134 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Aug 2011 54,158 miles

Front and rear brake discs are worn and pitted.

The offside front wing flasher has a cracked lens.

Pass 4 Jun 2010 41,581 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

slight corrosion rear brake discs

under vehicle covers fitted

Pass 16 Jun 2009 35,462 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)

both rear tyres have damage to rim protection, no cords showing.

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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DS55 BXT is a 2006 Porsche Boxster in Grey with a 3,179cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DS55 BXT, 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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DS55 BXT is a 2006 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 10 May 2006.

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