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MB51 BOX

2001 Porsche Boxster

Black Petrol 3200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

55,813 mi
Last recorded55,813 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Porsche Boxster65,700 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMB51 BOX
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 55,813 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2025 55,352 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 54,759 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated small split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 53,756 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2022 52,786 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2021 52,426 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 51,569 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 50,400 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 48,688 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 47,016 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2015 42,278 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Dec 2015 42,268 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Nov 2014 38,759 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2013 35,313 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 32,983 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 31,506 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 29,584 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 25,898 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 21,187 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 19,137 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 15,611 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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MB51 BOX is a 2001 Porsche Boxster in Black with a 3,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 MB51 BOX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MB51 BOX registered?

MB51 BOX is a 2001 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 26 October 2001.

Is MB51 BOX safe to buy?

The MOT history for MB51 BOX shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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