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W18 JFW

2006 Porsche Boxster

Silver Petrol 3179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

86,584 mi
Last recorded86,584 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Porsche Boxster51,281 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW18 JFW
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,179cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 86,584 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2025 82,948 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2024 82,612 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Apr 2023 81,986 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Apr 2022 80,236 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Apr 2021 76,852 miles
Pass 5 May 2020 74,168 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2020 74,157 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 72,582 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2019 72,582 miles

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Suspension rod ball joint has slight play INNER TIE ROD (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 70,329 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 68,225 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5 mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5 mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres perishing between tread and sidewalls

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 16 Jun 2016 63,495 miles

wiper blades smearing slightly

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front brake discs slightly corroded

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 26 Mar 2015 57,590 miles

corrosion building on rear brake caliper pipes

front brake discs corroded on insides

Pass 4 Apr 2014 51,427 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 37,915 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 33,158 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 30,879 miles

slight wear to inner edges of rear tyres

Pass 9 Nov 2010 26,711 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2010 20,617 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 15,427 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)

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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W18 JFW is a 2006 Porsche Boxster in Silver with a 3,179cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 W18 JFW, 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 W18 JFW registered?

W18 JFW is a 2006 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 6 April 2006.

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