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X242 MBH

2001 Porsche Boxster

Blue Petrol 2687cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

96,080 mi
Last recorded96,080 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 Porsche Boxster65,700 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX242 MBH
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,687cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Fail 24 Feb 2026 96,080 miles

Nearside Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe in clip along nearside sill (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded and outer brake pipes to flexi hoses corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded brake pipe from flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive and offside rocker cover gaskets (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively and offside rear discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe from flexi hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe to flexi hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Feb 2025 90,895 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 Feb 2025 90,895 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2024 85,423 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2023 84,117 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2022 82,967 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 78,964 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2020 75,892 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2019 70,726 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 62,818 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 61,215 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2016 59,785 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 56,799 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 54,644 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 53,014 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 51,518 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 49,920 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2011 49,918 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2010 49,290 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2009 35,040 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 31,653 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Jan 2007 29,942 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2006 25,629 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Jan 2006 25,629 miles

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

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

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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X242 MBH is a 2001 Porsche Boxster in Blue with a 2,687cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 X242 MBH, 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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X242 MBH is a 2001 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 9 January 2001.

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