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Y459 BCV

2001 Porsche Boxster

Red Petrol 3179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

47,187 mi
Last recorded47,187 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 2001 Porsche Boxster65,700 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY459 BCV
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,179cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 47,187 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2024 46,182 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 45,769 miles

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Pass 20 Jul 2022 45,532 miles

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Pass 8 Jul 2021 45,075 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2021 45,030 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 44,427 miles
Fail 29 May 2020 44,354 miles

Emissions not tested engine misfiring (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2015 44,164 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2014 44,084 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 43,879 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 43,756 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2011 43,325 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 42,655 miles

o/s/r and n/s/r tyres 2mm tread

n/s/f tyre wearing outer edge

o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 26 Jun 2009 41,116 miles

o/s and n/s rear tyres 3mm tread

o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

n/s/f tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 27 Jun 2008 39,567 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 37,414 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 31,768 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2005 31,501 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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Y459 BCV is a 2001 Porsche Boxster in Red with a 3,179cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y459 BCV, 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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Y459 BCV is a 2001 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 8 May 2001.

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