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J17 HFL

2001 Porsche Boxster

Blue Petrol 3200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

128,079 mi
Last recorded128,079 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2001 Porsche Boxster65,700 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ17 HFL
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Fail 3 Aug 2026 128,079 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Multiple nails.

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2025 124,139 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2024 124,124 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box corroded / holed (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked (evidence of cords being corroded in cracks) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear exhaust joint clamps missing

Pass 29 Nov 2023 118,133 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.64mm, very worn inner / worn outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and gearbox areas (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box, both joints (6.1.2 (a))

headlamp patterns poor

hydrocarbons close to maximum limit at fast idle

Fail 27 Nov 2023 118,128 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.64mm, very worn inner / worn outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and gearbox areas (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box, both joints (6.1.2 (a))

headlamp patterns poor

hydrocarbons close to maximum limit at fast idle

Pass 2 Dec 2022 113,853 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner/wearing outer edges, on 2.1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear exhaust joint clamp corroded/broken/loose

Offside Front inner arch liner loose at front

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint-clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box corroded/delaminated/leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 2 Dec 2022 113,853 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner/wearing outer edges, on 2.1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear exhaust joint clamp corroded/broken/loose

Offside Front inner arch liner loose at front

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint-clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box corroded/delaminated/leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Nov 2021 110,607 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded inner face , dust shield missing (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint clamp missing , very minor leak (6.1.2 (a))

Offside headlamp pattern slightly poor

Offside registration plate lamp dim

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

Fail 15 Nov 2021 110,607 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded inner face , dust shield missing (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn centre tread , on 1.63mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coolant leak heater hose

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint clamp missing , very minor leak (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing centre tread , on 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside headlamp pattern slightly poor

Offside registration plate lamp dim

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

Pass 4 Nov 2020 107,515 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 103,427 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very worn inner/worn outer edges/cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

wipers poor

Pass 8 Sep 2018 99,896 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2018 99,896 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 May 2017 98,016 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2016 93,061 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 89,490 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 31 Jul 2014 86,794 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Jul 2014 86,790 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Aug 2013 83,897 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 82,105 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2011 76,634 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 57,675 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 53,969 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 May 2008 52,682 miles
Fail 2 May 2008 52,652 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2007 51,046 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2006 48,295 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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J17 HFL is a 2001 Porsche Boxster in Blue with a 3,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 J17 HFL, 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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J17 HFL is a 2001 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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