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C17 XYS

2001 Porsche Boxster

Black Petrol 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

125,411 mi
Last recorded125,411 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2025
Typical for 2001 Porsche Boxster65,700 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC17 XYS
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2025 125,411 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2024 125,221 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 7 Jun 2024 125,221 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working side repeater lamp (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 May 2023 123,508 miles
Pass 25 May 2022 121,891 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 117,660 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2020 117,660 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 113,959 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 113,558 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2018 113,558 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Upper Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 Mar 2017 111,472 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 106,309 miles

nearside rear inner cv boot split

offside rear inner cv boot split

Fail 15 Nov 2011 106,309 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

eml on

nearside front disc heavily scored on inner surface

nearside rear disc heavily corroded on inner surface

nearside rear inner cv boot split

offside front brake disc heavily scored on inner surface

offside rear brake disc corroded inner surface

offside rear inner cv boot split

Pass 6 Sep 2010 94,957 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 94,957 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

o/s/r drive shaft outer c.v boot split open-joint dry

Pass 22 Apr 2009 82,222 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2007 77,377 miles

o/s rear outer cv gaitor split †n/s rear inner c v gaitor split

Fail 8 Sep 2007 77,377 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s rear outer cv gaitor split †n/s rear inner c v gaitor split

Pass 1 Sep 2006 69,164 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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C17 XYS is a 2001 Porsche Boxster in Black with a 3,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 C17 XYS, 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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What year was C17 XYS registered?

C17 XYS is a 2001 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 16 March 2001.

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