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MD51 AVT

2001 Porsche Boxster

Grey Petrol 3200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

72,927 mi
Last recorded72,927 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Porsche Boxster65,700 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD51 AVT
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 72,927 miles

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

under tray fitted

Pass 20 Sep 2022 69,283 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 9 Sep 2022 69,232 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded inner (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded caliper (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 68,579 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner and outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2019 68,579 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front section of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front section of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner and outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 66,180 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front section of both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 63,328 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside wiper rubber split

brake pad wear lamp on

Fail 19 Jul 2017 63,328 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside wiper rubber split

brake pad wear lamp on

Pass 20 Apr 2016 58,203 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2016 58,203 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Offside Rear 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)

Pass 20 May 2015 54,668 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 May 2014 51,282 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 May 2014 51,281 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Rear 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)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Offside Rear 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)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Dec 2012 47,853 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2011 41,324 miles

front discs pitted inner faces

Fail 16 Nov 2011 41,324 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front discs pitted inner faces

Pass 17 Nov 2010 36,508 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 34,459 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 30,382 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 26,808 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 23,588 miles

vehical presenter is advised to replace the fron t brake discs as both side surface is in scored condition,

Pass 23 Nov 2005 18,577 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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MD51 AVT is a 2001 Porsche Boxster in Grey with a 3,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 MD51 AVT, 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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MD51 AVT is a 2001 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 7 December 2001.

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