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J4 BAO

2001 Porsche Boxster

Grey Petrol 3179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

74,781 mi
Last recorded74,781 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Porsche Boxster65,700 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ4 BAO
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,179cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 74,781 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced D bushes. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced D bushes. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2024 72,425 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2023 69,696 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 65,941 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 63,579 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 62,571 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 62,024 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 61,531 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 60,493 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 59,102 miles
Fail 7 May 2015 59,101 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 58,006 miles

n/s/r tyre slight cracking due to age

o/s/f tyre slight cracking due to age

o/s/r tyre slight cracking due to age

Fail 28 Aug 2014 57,849 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s/r tyre slight cracking due to age

o/s/f tyre slight cracking due to age

o/s/r tyre slight cracking due to age

Pass 9 Sep 2013 54,961 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 51,838 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 50,593 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 45,211 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 44,988 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2010 44,988 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Apr 2009 44,071 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 41,809 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 41,681 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2008 41,681 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2007 39,689 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 29 Mar 2006 34,695 miles

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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J4 BAO is a 2001 Porsche Boxster in Grey with a 3,179cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 J4 BAO, 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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J4 BAO is a 2001 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 1 April 2001.

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