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FJ56 BYB

2006 Porsche Boxster

Grey Petrol 3387cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

98,063 mi
Last recorded98,063 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Porsche Boxster51,281 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ56 BYB
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,387cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 98,063 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2025 97,785 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2024 95,912 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2022 95,404 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2021 93,202 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 91,059 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))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2020 91,043 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 86,269 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Apr 2019 86,268 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2018 78,294 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 74,223 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH Front tyres 0.5mm on both edges and 3mm over 3/4 of the treads (4.1.E.1)

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust manifold sounds like it is leaking ? (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 64,940 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 62,018 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2014 57,850 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre getting low on tread

o/s/f tyre's inner edge wear

Pass 20 Mar 2013 54,175 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2013 54,175 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 21 Mar 2012 46,406 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

clutch is slipping

front and rear brake discs are corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2012 46,406 miles

clutch is slipping

front and rear brake discs are corroded

Pass 15 Dec 2010 40,326 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2009 30,634 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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FJ56 BYB is a 2006 Porsche Boxster in Grey with a 3,387cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FJ56 BYB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FJ56 BYB registered?

FJ56 BYB is a 2006 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 24 October 2006.

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