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Y2 OEC

2001 Porsche Boxster

Black Petrol 2700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

120,367 mi
Last recorded120,367 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2001 Porsche Boxster65,700 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY2 OEC
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,700cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 120,367 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 4 Feb 2025 116,214 miles

Central Front Lower Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2024 112,875 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all 4 discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2023 107,583 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 101,149 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2022 101,141 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Mar 2021 99,524 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2021 99,524 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2020 99,505 miles

o/s headlight fading

rear tyres perishing

surface corrosion front shockers

wiper stalk worn

Fail 25 Jan 2020 99,505 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to front (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to front (1.1.11 (c))

o/s headlight fading

rear tyres perishing

surface corrosion front shockers

surface corrosion front,rear discs

wiper stalk worn

Pass 27 Sep 2018 99,218 miles

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

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

both rear tyres wearing low and perishing

slight damage n/s undertray

Pass 27 Sep 2017 98,310 miles

o/s/f pads wearing low

surface corrosion both front to rear metal brake pipes

Pass 28 Sep 2016 98,131 miles

front brake pads wearing low

surface corrosion front to rear metal brake pipes

Pass 18 Jul 2015 88,863 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges and cracking in tread

Pass 12 Jul 2014 82,180 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 80,643 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 78,764 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 72,825 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2011 72,805 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 72,735 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2010 72,663 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2009 67,831 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2009 67,831 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2008 62,728 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2007 54,511 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 54,511 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2006 46,918 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

wear front and rear discs

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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Y2 OEC is a 2001 Porsche Boxster in Black with a 2,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 Y2 OEC, 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 Y2 OEC registered?

Y2 OEC is a 2001 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 25 May 2001.

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