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LF51 RKY

2001 Porsche Boxster

Black Petrol 3179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

109,254 mi
Last recorded109,254 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2025
Typical for 2001 Porsche Boxster65,700 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF51 RKY
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,179cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2025 109,254 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2025 109,252 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jul 2024 106,259 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jul 2024 106,258 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2023 105,453 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both inner tyre have cuts evident in the inner tyre walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2022 102,042 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2022 102,042 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Jul 2021 100,748 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jun 2021 100,748 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn coffin arm torque bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225 / ZR 40 X 18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 265 / 35 ZR X 18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 99,096 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2018 87,821 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front brake disc faces showing wear and corrosion set in (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Brake disc faces showing wear and corrosion set in (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Jul 2018 87,821 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction Engine malfunction lamp showing constant. Workshop warning shows on engine start up. (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front brake disc faces showing wear and corrosion set in (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Suspension control arm outer bush and pin showing some play wear and also groaning/rubbing sound emitted on movement. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread blocks also going out of shape. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Brake disc faces showing wear and corrosion set in (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 85,146 miles

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 6 Aug 2016 79,250 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 29 Jun 2015 78,507 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Upper Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jun 2015 78,507 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Jul 2014 76,192 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2014 76,191 miles

Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

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)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 73,246 miles

exhaust catalyst both ends fixings offside and nearside corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2012 70,590 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 68,946 miles

engine light on

nearside front tyre on legal limit on 1,6mm

offside frfont tyre on 2mm worn on edges smooth

offside handbrake cable wrong side of radius arm link cable tight

slight play in nearside steering rack

Pass 25 May 2010 64,100 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inner / outer edges close to legal limit on 2mm

Pass 25 Jun 2009 59,982 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 55,200 miles

front and rear brake pads low

o/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 22 Jun 2007 48,537 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 37,765 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2006 37,758 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (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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LF51 RKY is a 2001 Porsche Boxster in Black with a 3,179cc 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 LF51 RKY, 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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LF51 RKY is a 2001 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 21 December 2001.

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