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Y303 BVV

2001 Porsche Boxster

Blue Petrol 3200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

129,947 mi
Last recorded129,947 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Porsche Boxster65,700 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY303 BVV
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 129,947 miles
Pass 11 May 2025 129,234 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2024 129,175 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2023 128,025 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 127,233 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2021 127,136 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 126,243 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2019 126,211 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 125,450 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2017 125,409 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 121,481 miles

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

under trays fitted

Fail 5 Mar 2016 121,467 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1.09 (7.3.D.3)

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 118,556 miles

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

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

Nearside front tyre perished

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

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

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

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Fail 18 Mar 2015 118,556 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Nearside front tyre perished

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

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

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

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 115,008 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 31 Mar 2014 115,001 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jan 2013 112,773 miles

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

Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

parking brake noisey during RBT

Pass 2 Aug 2011 97,675 miles

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

Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 2 Aug 2011 97,675 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 6 Jul 2010 93,033 miles

both rear tyres low

front discs getting corroded

nearside rear shock leaking

Pass 15 Jun 2009 77,067 miles

N/S/R inner and outter CV Boots split

O/S/R Outter CV Boot split

Pass 1 Jul 2008 65,823 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 53,112 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 38,818 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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Y303 BVV is a 2001 Porsche Boxster in Blue with a 3,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y303 BVV, 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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Y303 BVV is a 2001 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 11 June 2001.

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