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C5 EKA

2001 Porsche Boxster

Blue Petrol 2700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

54,867 mi
Last recorded54,867 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Porsche Boxster65,700 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC5 EKA
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,700cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 54,867 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2024 54,236 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2024 54,230 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested Nearside & Offside (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Coolant leak Radiator Fan Defective ()

Pass 21 Oct 2023 53,185 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective X2 (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2022 51,558 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2021 48,580 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 47,880 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2019 47,878 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 47,122 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 46,549 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)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 44,822 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)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 43,998 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2014 43,132 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 42,730 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 41,805 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 41,247 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 40,962 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Nov 2009 40,067 miles

N/S Headlamp aim on upper limit,both front wipers slightly deteriorated.N/S & O/S/R Tyres are wearing slightly on inner edges

Pass 7 Nov 2008 38,509 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2008 38,506 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Nov 2007 37,593 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2007 37,591 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Nov 2006 35,204 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2006 35,204 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Oct 2005 33,568 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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C5 EKA is a 2001 Porsche Boxster in Blue with a 2,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 C5 EKA, 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 C5 EKA registered?

C5 EKA is a 2001 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 6 June 2001.

Is C5 EKA safe to buy?

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