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5451 RF

2006 Porsche Boxster S

Grey Petrol 3179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

71,516 mi
Last recorded71,516 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Porsche Boxster S44,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration5451 RF
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster S
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,179cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 71,516 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 6 Mar 2026 71,516 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 18 Mar 2025 70,029 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2024 68,646 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2023 67,736 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2022 65,426 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 64,145 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2020 63,748 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 61,299 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 55,421 miles

underbody shields fitted to vehicle

Pass 26 Nov 2016 50,696 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Flexi to calpier (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Flexi to calpier (3.6.B.2c)

Undertrays fitted

Pass 12 Dec 2015 46,924 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 44,669 miles

undertrays fitted to car unable to fully inspect

Pass 7 Jan 2014 40,914 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust tail pipe clamps fractured

Fail 23 Dec 2013 40,724 miles

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

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

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

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust tail pipe clamps fractured

Pass 4 Jan 2013 35,883 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Dec 2011 33,380 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 27,207 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2009 22,586 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 19,228 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

How Reliable is the Porsche Boxster S?

Based on 3,062 MOT tests across 383 vehicles.

82.3%
Pass Rate
1,846
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
383
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 80
brake disc excessively pitted 62
brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened 26
position lamp(s) not working 24
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 24
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5451 RF is a 2006 Porsche Boxster S in Grey with a 3,179cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 2006 Porsche Boxster S models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.9% with a typical mileage of 44,856 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Porsche Boxster S fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 80 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 5451 RF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Porsche Boxster S typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 20 years old, this Porsche Boxster S is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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5451 RF is a 2006 Porsche Boxster S, first registered on 6 January 2006.

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