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M20 FRN

2001 Porsche Boxster

Black Petrol 3200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

112,870 mi
Last recorded112,870 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Porsche Boxster65,700 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM20 FRN
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 112,870 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH SIDES (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 23 May 2026 112,867 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam BOTH SIDES (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH SIDES (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2023 111,454 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2022 110,738 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2021 109,940 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2021 109,936 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 14 Apr 2020 108,442 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 107,832 miles

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

engine light on

exhaust studs and nuts very corroded

signs of deterioration to steel brake pipes

tyre sidewalls perishing -starting to split

Fail 5 Aug 2016 107,764 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h) DANGEROUS

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

engine light on

exhaust studs and nuts very corroded

signs of deterioration to steel brake pipes

tyre sidewalls perishing -starting to split

Pass 3 Aug 2015 99,209 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 95,055 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 89,816 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2013 89,816 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 84,580 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jul 2011 130,946 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 80,056 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 78,380 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 27 Jul 2009 78,380 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 31 Mar 2008 75,617 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 75,617 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 72,111 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2005 63,739 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2005 63,739 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)

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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M20 FRN is a 2001 Porsche Boxster in Black with a 3,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 M20 FRN, 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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What year was M20 FRN registered?

M20 FRN is a 2001 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 27 September 2001.

Is M20 FRN safe to buy?

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