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M41 BGG

2001 Porsche Boxster

Blue Petrol 3179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

126,825 mi
Last recorded126,825 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Porsche Boxster65,700 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM41 BGG
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,179cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 126,825 miles

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

exhaust bolts are corroded

Fail 11 Jun 2026 126,814 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

exhaust bolts are corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2025 125,216 miles

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

exhaust manifold studs are corroded

Fail 4 Jul 2025 125,216 miles

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

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

exhaust manifold studs are corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2024 123,209 miles

exhaust manifold nuts are corroded

Fail 26 Jun 2024 123,209 miles

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

exhaust manifold nuts are corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2023 121,485 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2023 121,463 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2022 120,658 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 7 Jul 2022 120,658 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2021 119,060 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2020 118,230 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODED

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear EXHAUST CLAMP BOLT BROKEN

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Apr 2019 114,617 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 110,899 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Apr 2018 110,899 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2017 105,323 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2016 104,023 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 100,771 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2014 96,283 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 93,001 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Apr 2012 87,112 miles

both front brake disc poor condition

both rear brake disc poor condition

both side rear anti roll bar poor condition

front anti roll bar link ball joint boot poor condition

vehicle under tray obscuring view and also under boot and bonet cover

Fail 13 Apr 2012 87,112 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

both front brake disc poor condition

both rear brake disc poor condition

front anti roll bar link ball joint boot poor condition

vehicle under tray obscuring view and also under boot and bonet cover

Pass 5 Apr 2011 80,736 miles

both front brake disc poor condition

both rear brake disc poor condition

both side front tyres worn low inner edge

both side rear inner drive shaft cv boot spilt

front, centre and partly rear vehicle under-tray restricting view and also under bonet covers

Pass 13 Apr 2010 72,768 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 72,768 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 64,510 miles

both front brake disc poor condition

inside bonnet cover's restricting view

inside boot cover's restricting view

under vehicle trays restricting view

Fail 27 Apr 2009 64,510 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

both front brake disc poor condition

inside bonnet cover's restricting view

inside boot cover's restricting view

under vehicle trays restricting view

Pass 2 Apr 2008 56,651 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2008 56,651 miles

brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

ADVISE FRONT TYRES WEARING ON INSIDE EDGES

Pass 21 Mar 2007 49,022 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2006 42,445 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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M41 BGG is a 2001 Porsche Boxster in Blue with a 3,179cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 M41 BGG, 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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M41 BGG is a 2001 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 6 April 2001.

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