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HX51 YLW

2001 Porsche Boxster

Silver Petrol 2687cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jun 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

93,795 mi
Last recorded93,795 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Porsche Boxster65,700 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX51 YLW
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,687cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 93,795 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

eml light in on

undertrays fitted

Pass 21 Jun 2025 93,656 miles

EML warning light on

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2025 93,643 miles

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

EML warning light on

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 May 2025 93,629 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

EML on

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Offside and Nearside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 May 2024 93,362 miles

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

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

eml on

Pass 9 May 2023 93,016 miles

eml on.

Pass 31 May 2022 92,410 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective week beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre

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

Pass 12 Nov 2020 91,606 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted

Fuel cap seal cracking

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Slight play from nearside rear suspension

Fail 12 Nov 2020 91,606 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Engine covers and undertrays fitted

Fuel cap seal cracking

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Slight play from nearside rear suspension

Pass 1 Nov 2019 88,861 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2018 81,717 miles

gear box damp

Pass 8 Nov 2017 73,932 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Nov 2016 69,092 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 64,807 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 60,376 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn low inner edge close to limit

Pass 22 Nov 2013 55,200 miles

both front tyres worn inner edge

chips in screen

Pass 29 Nov 2012 49,085 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres worn inner edge

rear tyres worn low edges

Pass 25 Nov 2011 44,160 miles

chip in screen

rear tyre worn inner edge

Pass 15 Nov 2010 42,104 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 39,700 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 36,739 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear tyres worn low

Pass 15 Nov 2007 33,184 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 28,957 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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HX51 YLW is a 2001 Porsche Boxster in Silver with a 2,687cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 HX51 YLW, 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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HX51 YLW is a 2001 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 18 December 2001.

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