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PB04 JAM

2006 Porsche Boxster

Silver Petrol 2687cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

93,151 mi
Last recorded93,151 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Porsche Boxster51,281 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPB04 JAM
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,687cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 93,151 miles

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

Offside Front Seat Forward + Backward Movement Limited

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NS/OS (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect NS/OS (5.3.2 (d))

Undertrays + Covers Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Component

Fail 26 Jun 2026 93,151 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat Forward + Backward Movement Limited

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NS/OS (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect NS/OS (5.3.2 (d))

Undertrays + Covers Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Component

Pass 2 May 2025 81,791 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2024 75,768 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Mar 2024 75,761 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2023 66,992 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

hand brake travel

Fail 31 Jan 2023 66,992 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear clamp (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

hand brake travel

Pass 25 Mar 2021 47,534 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2020 36,414 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 30,363 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2018 28,501 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2016 23,606 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 23,026 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 22,485 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 20,563 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2014 20,563 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 11 Jan 2013 18,558 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 16,746 miles

head lamp switch stiff in operation

Pass 30 Dec 2010 13,631 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2009 11,734 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2009 11,734 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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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PB04 JAM is a 2006 Porsche Boxster in Silver with a 2,687cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 PB04 JAM, 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 PB04 JAM registered?

PB04 JAM is a 2006 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 27 December 2006.

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