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X557 BFJ

2000 Porsche Boxster

Blue Petrol 3200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

114,796 mi
Last recorded114,796 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2000 Porsche Boxster69,460 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX557 BFJ
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 114,796 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 6 Aug 2026 114,796 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Aug 2025 112,448 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2024 107,030 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Jul 2023 100,558 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2022 96,229 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 90,547 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material numerous front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 87,791 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 145,011 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2019 144,950 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

offside and nearside rear driveshaft outer gaiters perished

Pass 16 Aug 2018 231,619 miles

Fuel cap sealing washer is cracked and perished advise replacement

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Hub end (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Hub end (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Aug 2017 140,548 miles

Nearside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit close to wear indicators and inner/outer treads very low (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit close to wear indicators and inner devoid of tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear exhaust pipe sleeve securing bolts corroded

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

Fail 12 Aug 2017 140,548 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit close to wear indicators and inner/outer treads very low (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit close to wear indicators and inner devoid of tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear exhaust pipe sleeve securing bolts corroded

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

Pass 4 Aug 2016 137,256 miles

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

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx. 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx. 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

both front tyres wearing on edges and approx. 3mm

Fail 3 Aug 2016 220,886 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D-bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D-bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx. 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx. 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

both front tyres wearing on edges and approx. 3mm

Pass 27 Aug 2015 133,611 miles

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 15 Aug 2015 133,591 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 18 Aug 2014 130,146 miles

Both front tyres are wearing on the inner edgges

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 123,342 miles

Fuel cap sealing washer is starting to perish

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 115,374 miles

Both front tyres are wearing on the inner edges

Fuel cap sealing washer is starting to perish

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 107,208 miles

brake pad warning lamp illuminated

Pass 31 Mar 2010 100,741 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 27 Oct 2008 88,140 miles

Both front inner wing plastic covers are held up by bits of wire

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

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

Rear engine under tray is missing

Pass 26 Sep 2007 77,852 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 59,964 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2006 59,964 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s handbrake effort low

n/s/f tyre slightly rubbing inner wheel arch on full lock

o/s and n/s tyres wearing on inner edge

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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X557 BFJ is a 2000 Porsche Boxster in Blue with a 3,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 X557 BFJ, 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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X557 BFJ is a 2000 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 24 November 2000.

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