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J555 MCB

2006 Porsche Boxster

Red Petrol 2687cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

38,114 mi
Last recorded38,114 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Porsche Boxster51,281 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ555 MCB
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,687cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 38,114 miles
Pass 28 May 2025 37,271 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 184,451 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 145,396 miles
Fail 16 May 2019 143,175 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 118,184 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2018 118,184 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 94,712 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 71,545 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2015 53,928 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 53,928 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 45,473 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 11 Jun 2013 40,300 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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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J555 MCB is a 2006 Porsche Boxster in Red with a 2,687cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 J555 MCB, 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 J555 MCB registered?

J555 MCB is a 2006 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 7 June 2006.

Is J555 MCB safe to buy?

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