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BX51 OPN

2001 Porsche Boxster

Silver Petrol 3200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

85,636 mi
Last recorded85,636 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Porsche Boxster65,700 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX51 OPN
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 85,636 miles

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

rear ac pipe leaking

Pass 11 Oct 2024 84,519 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2023 83,736 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2022 83,078 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2022 83,067 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Oct 2021 82,458 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 81,520 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 80,379 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2019 80,379 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2018 78,355 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 73,658 miles

Both front tyres worn around inner shoulders

Pass 21 Nov 2016 71,866 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2016 71,866 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2015 70,489 miles

Exhaust clamps broken

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front tyres wearing on inner edge

oil leak

Pass 28 Nov 2014 67,499 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)

both rear tyres bold inner edges

front wipers

Pass 14 Nov 2013 64,052 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)

both rear tyres worn down to secondary rubber on inner edges

Pass 23 Nov 2012 59,184 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Nov 2011 55,909 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 25 Nov 2011 55,908 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.2c)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front discs are badlt pitted but not seriously weak

Pass 8 Nov 2010 50,411 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

parking brake travel

Pass 11 Nov 2009 36,064 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 33,132 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 29,583 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 25,545 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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BX51 OPN is a 2001 Porsche Boxster in Silver with a 3,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2001 Porsche Boxster models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.0% with a typical mileage of 65,700 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 BX51 OPN, 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 25 years old, this Porsche Boxster is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BX51 OPN is a 2001 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 11 September 2001.

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