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M12 TYH

2006 Porsche Boxster

Black Petrol 2687cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

102,781 mi
Last recorded102,781 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2025
Typical for 2006 Porsche Boxster51,281 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM12 TYH
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,687cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2025 102,781 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2024 102,068 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2023 94,302 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 89,160 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2020 87,356 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective n/s & o/s front (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 83,834 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 19 Jul 2019 83,812 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2018 83,544 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 127,928 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2017 127,924 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 28 May 2016 75,852 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 70,264 miles

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

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

Fail 7 May 2015 70,264 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 20 May 2014 66,480 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust tail pipe clamp corroded through

front tyres wearing on inner edges of tread

Fail 19 May 2014 66,480 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust tail pipe clamp corroded through

front tyres wearing on inner edges of tread

Pass 9 May 2013 58,053 miles

SLIGHT FREE PLAY AT BOTH INNER STEERING RACK JOINTS

Pass 2 May 2012 49,305 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2011 41,513 miles

both front tyres are wearing slightly on the outer edge

Pass 10 Jul 2010 31,737 miles

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Jul 2009 24,424 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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M12 TYH is a 2006 Porsche Boxster in Black with a 2,687cc 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 M12 TYH, 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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M12 TYH is a 2006 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 20 July 2006.

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