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KB51 BZJ

2001 Porsche Boxster

Grey Petrol 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

100,355 mi
Last recorded100,355 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2024
Typical for 2001 Porsche Boxster65,700 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKB51 BZJ
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2024 100,355 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Wipers in poor condition

Pass 2 Mar 2023 98,344 miles

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Fail 1 Mar 2023 98,341 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2022 96,335 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2021 95,679 miles

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective activated on dash, recommend brake inspection (1.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Front tyres wearing inner edges

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

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

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

covers & trays

Pass 28 Feb 2020 94,988 miles

front tyres worn on edges

Fail 19 Feb 2020 94,976 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm insecure and impairing directional stability bolt loose (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 26 Feb 2019 88,987 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 82,789 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

osr shocker damp

very slight play osf bottom ball joint

Fail 22 Feb 2018 82,785 miles

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

both front tyres worn on edges

osr shocker damp

very slight play osf bottom ball joint

Pass 21 Feb 2017 76,507 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 70,600 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2016 70,600 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 63,015 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2015 63,015 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Jan 2014 54,999 miles

front discs lipped

rear tyres very much on limit

Pass 23 Jan 2013 45,516 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2011 37,958 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2010 32,990 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

rear exhaust clamps corroded

Pass 18 Nov 2009 32,774 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 24 Nov 2008 32,422 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 31,158 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 29,240 miles

Exhaust system rusty.

Pass 5 Nov 2005 27,001 miles

uneven wear to n/s/f tyre

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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KB51 BZJ is a 2001 Porsche Boxster in Grey with a 3,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 KB51 BZJ, 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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KB51 BZJ is a 2001 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 6 November 2001.

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