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C21 BXR

2001 Porsche Boxster

Blue Petrol 3200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

108,836 mi
Last recorded108,836 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Porsche Boxster65,700 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC21 BXR
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 108,836 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2025 106,888 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2024 105,231 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2023 103,247 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Headlamps cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2023 103,247 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Headlamps cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 102,887 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2019 102,340 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2018 101,420 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 100,133 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2016 97,810 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

brake pedal has slight travel

Fail 11 Jul 2016 97,805 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

brake pedal has slight travel

Pass 9 Jul 2015 96,785 miles

N/S/R outer C/V gaiter split

inner faces of both front brake discs badly corroded

Pass 2 Jul 2014 93,623 miles

Ignition key sticks in position

Nail in nearside rear tyre

O/S front wheel bearing slightly rough

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Jun 2014 93,623 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Bad engine oil leak

Engine management light on

Ignition key sticks in position

Nail in nearside rear tyre

O/S front wheel bearing slightly rough

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jun 2013 87,250 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Outer Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 May 2012 77,209 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 May 2011 64,924 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 64,883 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 57,941 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2007 57,941 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Apr 2006 47,559 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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C21 BXR is a 2001 Porsche Boxster in Blue with a 3,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 C21 BXR, 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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C21 BXR is a 2001 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 19 April 2001.

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