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FJ06 GBZ

2006 Porsche Boxster

Black Petrol 2687cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

99,996 mi
Last recorded99,996 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2023
Typical for 2006 Porsche Boxster51,281 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ06 GBZ
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,687cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2023 99,996 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Sep 2023 99,996 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 88,760 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2021 80,554 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 80,367 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all steel brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

under trays fitted obscuring components underneath

Pass 17 Aug 2020 79,010 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2020 79,003 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn centre (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2019 77,754 miles

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

Nearside Rear and offside front tyres,outer walls have damage,not deep enough to expose cords or ply

Pass 22 May 2018 76,580 miles

Front Coolant leak ()

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

Fail 21 May 2018 76,580 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Coolant leak ()

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

Pass 19 May 2017 74,771 miles

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

Offside Front Coolant leak inner arch area ()

Offside Front tyre outer wall damaged,not deep enough to expose cords or ply

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both,from flexis to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 May 2016 72,842 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2015 69,964 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2015 69,963 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 23 May 2014 60,333 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 46,695 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 40,454 miles

offside and nearside steering arms have minor play

Pass 28 May 2011 31,078 miles
Fail 21 May 2011 30,763 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 May 2010 21,168 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 11,661 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 11,567 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 11,507 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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FJ06 GBZ is a 2006 Porsche Boxster in Black with a 2,687cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 FJ06 GBZ, 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 FJ06 GBZ registered?

FJ06 GBZ is a 2006 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 12 May 2006.

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