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FTO 2L

2001 Porsche Boxster

Black Petrol 3179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

61,594 mi
Last recorded61,594 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 Porsche Boxster65,700 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFTO 2L
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,179cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 61,594 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2025 61,018 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2024 60,914 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2023 60,448 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2022 60,005 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2021 59,629 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2020 59,363 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2019 59,220 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 59,097 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 58,598 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 57,820 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 56,820 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jun 2013 55,413 miles

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

offside driveshaft inner boot split but still preventing the ingress of dirt

offside driveshaft outer boot split so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

Pass 16 Jun 2012 53,870 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 53,331 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2009 52,783 miles

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

n/s/r inner cv gaitor split.

n/s/r outer cv gaitor split.

o/s/r inner cv gaitor split

o/s/r outer cv gaitor split.

Fail 17 Jul 2009 52,783 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

n/s/r inner cv gaitor split.

n/s/r outer cv gaitor split.

o/s/r inner cv gaitor split

o/s/r outer cv gaitor split.

Pass 31 May 2008 47,638 miles
Fail 30 May 2008 47,638 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2007 36,322 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 29,065 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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FTO 2L is a 2001 Porsche Boxster in Black with a 3,179cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 FTO 2L, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FTO 2L registered?

FTO 2L is a 2001 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is FTO 2L safe to buy?

The MOT history for FTO 2L shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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