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Y451 GHT

2001 Porsche Boxster

Blue Petrol 3200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

87,871 mi
Last recorded87,871 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Porsche Boxster65,700 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY451 GHT
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 87,871 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2025 79,068 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both - 265/35/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Sep 2024 78,706 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2024 78,697 miles

Emissions unable to be completed multiple exh blows (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joints bolts rotted away (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2023 78,464 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Both backbox joints (6.1.2 (a))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both - 265/35/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Aug 2023 78,457 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Mid junction - O/S/R (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front - mid junction box (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture Mid junction - N/S/R (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Both backbox joints (6.1.2 (a))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both - 265/35/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 77,901 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2021 76,924 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 75,677 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2019 74,782 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2018 73,146 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust corroded

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 27 Jul 2018 73,146 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust corroded

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 15 Aug 2017 66,566 miles

Both front headlamp aim patterns weak

Exhaust system corroded and heat shields loose/insecure

Ignition must be cycled to operate headlamps, fog lamp and front wipers/washer as per previous failure VT30

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Wiper blade split

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 15 Aug 2017 66,566 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on Not working (8.2.1b)

Exhaust system corroded and heat shields loose/insecure

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Wiper blade split

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 63,649 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 9 Aug 2016 63,649 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (1.7.5a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2015 60,540 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2015 60,539 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Fail 22 Jul 2015 60,503 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Noise from front suspension bridge

Pass 15 Jul 2014 58,294 miles

n/s handbrake reading low

Pass 24 Jul 2013 56,484 miles

both rear outer drive shaft boots split.

front brake discs corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2012 55,286 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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 28 Jul 2011 50,811 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2011 50,811 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jul 2010 47,944 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 44,628 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 37,775 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 29,508 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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Y451 GHT is a 2001 Porsche Boxster in Blue with a 3,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 Y451 GHT, 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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Y451 GHT is a 2001 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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