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WX56 EPJ

2006 Porsche Boxster

Grey Petrol 2687cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

79,955 mi
Last recorded79,955 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Porsche Boxster51,281 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX56 EPJ
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,687cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 79,955 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2026 79,950 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2025 77,698 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2024 76,102 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 Jan 2024 76,102 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high O/S AND N/S (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Jan 2023 74,581 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2022 71,701 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2021 65,360 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2020 61,297 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2020 61,292 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 58,929 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2019 58,512 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 May 2018 57,840 miles

Undertrays fitted

Pass 5 May 2017 55,734 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 54,439 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

under cover fitted

Pass 4 Nov 2015 52,176 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 49,596 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Nov 2013 45,826 miles

both front tyres slightly perished

n/s/f slightly wearing on inner edge

Pass 29 Nov 2012 44,702 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 37,325 miles

Advise front pads worn (approx 4-5mm)

Advise rear tyres worn inner edges

Advise very slight play in steering rack

Pass 12 Oct 2010 29,089 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 18,365 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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WX56 EPJ is a 2006 Porsche Boxster in Grey with a 2,687cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 WX56 EPJ, 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 WX56 EPJ registered?

WX56 EPJ is a 2006 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 24 October 2006.

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