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GX06 CLY

2006 Porsche Boxster

Black Petrol 2687cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

141,741 mi
Last recorded141,741 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Porsche Boxster51,281 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX06 CLY
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,687cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 141,741 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside headlamp pattern weak

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

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

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

Pass 8 May 2025 136,632 miles
Fail 6 May 2025 136,631 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2025 135,457 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear brake dust shields loose

Pass 21 Feb 2024 127,984 miles

Nearside Front fog light

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

Fail 13 Feb 2024 127,828 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front fog light

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2023 120,291 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2023 120,290 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2022 118,428 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All four calliper 'cross over pipes'. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Flexible brake hose contacting anti roll bar link.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Outer. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Outer. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Coolant leak ()

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 118,111 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2021 118,111 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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 12 Mar 2021 116,428 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 4 Mar 2021 116,408 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to the caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to the caliper (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 3 Mar 2021 116,128 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear 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))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2020 112,256 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 100,698 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 88,988 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 78,201 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2017 78,201 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage outer sill (6.1.A.1)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 77,803 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2016 77,798 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2014 77,259 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 76,514 miles

offside front tyre slight cut in outer wall

Pass 8 Oct 2011 72,857 miles

Rear Nearside parking brake showing less effort on braking than the offiside brake causing imbalance of 40% which is high.

Fail 8 Oct 2011 72,875 miles

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Rear Nearside parking brake showing less effort on braking than the offiside brake causing imbalance of 40% which is high.

Pass 30 Mar 2010 64,522 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2009 53,889 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2009 53,889 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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GX06 CLY is a 2006 Porsche Boxster in Black with a 2,687cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 GX06 CLY, 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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GX06 CLY is a 2006 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 28 March 2006.

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