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X397 USX

2000 Porsche Boxster

Yellow Petrol 2700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

63,927 mi
Last recorded63,927 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2000 Porsche Boxster69,460 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX397 USX
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,700cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 15 May 2026 63,927 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2025 63,559 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2023 63,480 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Rear bumper cracked

very slight leak at exhaust

Pass 31 May 2022 60,944 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Jul 2021 60,930 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 Tyre's (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 59,588 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 58,112 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs wearing thin (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2018 55,667 miles

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front discs wearing thin (3.5.1i)

Fail 6 Feb 2018 55,664 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front discs wearing thin (3.5.1i)

Fail 17 Jul 2015 55,365 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/f tyre worn low

o/s inner wheel arch cover missing

rear brake discs corroded

slight smear from wipers

Pass 17 Jul 2015 55,365 miles

n/s/f tyre worn low

o/s inner wheel arch cover missing

rear brake discs corroded

slight smear from wipers

Pass 27 Jun 2014 55,046 miles

frt brake discs worn

fuel filler neck loose

n/s/f tyre worn low

Fail 27 Jun 2014 55,046 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

frt brake discs worn

fuel filler neck loose

n/s/f tyre worn low

Pass 24 Jun 2011 52,460 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 46,721 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2010 46,721 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)

Pass 18 Dec 2008 33,614 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Mar 2008 32,769 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2007 31,790 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 33,444 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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X397 USX is a 2000 Porsche Boxster in Yellow with a 2,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2000 Porsche Boxster models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.7% with a typical mileage of 69,460 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 X397 USX, 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 26 years old, this Porsche Boxster is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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X397 USX is a 2000 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 15 October 2000.

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