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Y226 UGX

2001 Porsche Boxster

Blue Petrol 2700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests34 (22 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

86,803 mi
Last recorded86,803 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Porsche Boxster65,700 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY226 UGX
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,700cc

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MOT History

22 pass 12 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 86,803 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2026 86,803 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2025 86,019 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2024 84,660 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 83,880 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 82,015 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 79,963 miles

Offside Front Upper spring not located correctly on upper mount

Fail 14 Jun 2021 79,960 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper spring not located correctly on upper mount

Pass 22 Jun 2020 79,227 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2020 79,225 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 May 2019 78,162 miles
Fail 13 May 2019 78,162 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2018 77,335 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 75,170 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp washer faulty

Nearside Sill has corrosion on inside edge

Offside Front Headlamp washer inop

Pass 23 May 2016 73,166 miles

Nearside Front Slight play in ARB droplink

Slight engine oil leak

slight play in steering rack inner joints

Fail 23 May 2016 73,166 miles

Nearside Front Slight play in ARB droplink

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Slight engine oil leak

slight play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 15 May 2015 71,402 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 15 May 2015 71,402 miles

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 15 May 2014 69,120 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2014 69,120 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 May 2013 67,464 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 65,531 miles

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 May 2012 65,408 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 May 2011 61,846 miles
Fail 14 May 2011 61,846 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Oct 2010 61,710 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2010 61,710 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 May 2010 60,198 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 56,813 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 53,600 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 21 May 2008 53,600 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 8 May 2007 49,638 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 45,663 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2006 45,561 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake discs showing signs of not working to full capacity,both inner working faces showing signs of corrosion.

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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Y226 UGX is a 2001 Porsche Boxster in Blue with a 2,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 Y226 UGX, 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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What year was Y226 UGX registered?

Y226 UGX is a 2001 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 10 May 2001.

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