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D5 BWC

2001 Porsche Boxster

Red Petrol 2700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

84,957 mi
Last recorded84,957 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2023
Typical for 2001 Porsche Boxster65,700 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD5 BWC
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,700cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2023 84,957 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2021 83,831 miles

Both front tyres perishing

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in front balljoint

Fail 18 May 2021 84,838 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Both front tyres perishing

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in front balljoint

Pass 14 May 2019 84,131 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 May 2018 83,182 miles

Light surface corrosion on rear brake discs

Fail 2 May 2018 83,166 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Light surface corrosion on rear brake discs

Pass 3 Feb 2017 82,287 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 69,305 miles

front brake discs wearing thing

Pass 19 Mar 2015 54,865 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2014 48,011 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 2 Jan 2014 48,010 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2013 44,593 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2011 39,809 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 38,011 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 34,773 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 31,098 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 29,046 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 25,483 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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D5 BWC is a 2001 Porsche Boxster in Red with a 2,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 D5 BWC, 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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D5 BWC is a 2001 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 5 October 2001.

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