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GX55 DFO

2006 Porsche Boxster

Grey Petrol 3179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

122,795 mi
Last recorded122,795 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Porsche Boxster51,281 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX55 DFO
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,179cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 122,795 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Nearside and offside (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Manifold area (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 May 2025 117,897 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 29 May 2024 110,611 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge 2.4mm in primary grooves 13/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge 2.2mm in primary grooves 13/18, Pirelli 235/35/19 87Y (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre In tread 30mm from inner sidewall

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

Fail 29 May 2024 110,611 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge 2.4mm in primary grooves 13/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge 2.2mm in primary grooves 13/18, Pirelli 235/35/19 87Y (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre In tread 30mm from inner sidewall

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Fill washer bottle (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Apr 2023 103,977 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2022 99,348 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2022 99,335 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2021 93,528 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Feb 2020 86,661 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2020 86,661 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 82,913 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 77,486 miles

Both front tyres heavily perished

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Apr 2018 77,486 miles

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

Both front tyres heavily perished

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 71,708 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 64,135 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner play in inner rack joint

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2015 57,495 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 57,437 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 17 Mar 2015 57,437 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 22 Mar 2014 50,039 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 48,608 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 42,691 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2011 35,647 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 32,203 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 26,981 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 17,016 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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GX55 DFO is a 2006 Porsche Boxster in Grey with a 3,179cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 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 GX55 DFO, 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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GX55 DFO is a 2006 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 16 January 2006.

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