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FE51 OPU

2001 Porsche Boxster

Silver Petrol 2700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

163,924 mi
Last recorded163,924 miles
Recorded on22 May 2025
Typical for 2001 Porsche Boxster65,700 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE51 OPU
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,700cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 May 2025 163,924 miles
Pass 18 May 2024 163,454 miles
Pass 23 May 2023 162,103 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2022 160,837 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2019 160,594 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases poor repair (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 4 Jul 2019 160,387 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front tyre perished on side wall and tread

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front tyre perished on side wall and tread

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 160,078 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2017 159,934 miles

Nearside Front tyre perished and out of shape on inside edge

Offside Front perished and out of shape on inside edges

Fail 23 May 2017 159,934 miles

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

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded on caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

engine management light on

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

Nearside Front tyre perished and out of shape on inside edge

Offside Front perished and out of shape on inside edges

Pass 26 May 2016 158,948 miles

Both rear tyre valves starting to deteriorate

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded To rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

fuel cap seal starting to perrish

Fail 24 May 2016 158,947 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Both rear tyre valves starting to deteriorate

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded To rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2015 157,813 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

O/s rear outer cv boot split

brake pipe to n/s rear flexi corroded

front to rear brake pipe corroded

n/s outer cv boot split

Fail 3 Jun 2015 157,813 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

O/s rear outer cv boot split

brake pipe to n/s rear flexi corroded

engine check light on

front to rear brake pipe corroded

n/s outer cv boot split

Pass 10 Jun 2014 154,664 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 137,381 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 118,915 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2011 118,911 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2010 97,229 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2010 97,228 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Oct 2009 86,828 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 86,828 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2008 76,299 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2007 68,891 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Oil leak

front brake discs are in poor condition

o/s and n/s front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 10 Mar 2006 64,015 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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FE51 OPU is a 2001 Porsche Boxster in Silver with a 2,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 FE51 OPU, 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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FE51 OPU is a 2001 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 19 December 2001.

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