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Y554 GCD

2001 Porsche Boxster

Silver Petrol 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2026
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

99,675 mi
Last recorded99,675 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Porsche Boxster65,700 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY554 GCD
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Fail 29 Apr 2026 99,675 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 May 2025 96,917 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 265/35/18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 265/35/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Apr 2025 96,184 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 265/35/18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 265/35/18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases both rear sleeves slightly blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 May 2024 91,981 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2024 91,981 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Fail 8 Apr 2024 91,981 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s/f and front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Mar 2023 87,607 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front end of front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust front pipe flanges and clamps have no bolts/nuts holding them together but appear secure

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

Fail 27 Mar 2023 87,605 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Front to rear pipe behind plastic cover on nearside (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust front pipe flanges and clamps have no bolts/nuts holding them together but appear secure

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

Pass 13 Apr 2022 85,142 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 81,025 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth on the inner edge and perishing. (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing low on the inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing low on the inner edge and perishing. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Perished. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth on the inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 77,750 miles

Front Windscreen has light stonechip damage in the swept area.

Nearside Front Wiperblade rubber split.

Fail 21 Mar 2019 77,750 miles

Front Windscreen has light stonechip damage in the swept area.

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Wiperblade rubber split.

Pass 18 Apr 2018 75,525 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

near side brake pipe front to rear corroded

Fail 5 Mar 2018 75,490 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Also worn smooth on the inner edge. (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Also worn smooth on the inner edge. (4.1.D.1a)

Front Windscreen has light stonechip damage in the swept area.

Pass 14 Mar 2017 73,325 miles

Front Front windscreen has light stonechip damage in the swept area.

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

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

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

Rear Both rear tyres wearing smooth on the inner qaurters.

Undertrays fitted obscuring the majority of underside components.

Fail 14 Feb 2017 73,253 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front Front windscreen has light stonechip damage in the swept area.

Rear Both rear tyres wearing smooth on the inner edges.

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components.

Pass 3 Mar 2016 70,518 miles

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

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded PAS return pipe at steering rack swage joint split but not leaking (2.3.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Coolant leak over right hand rear tyre.

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2016 70,518 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded PAS return pipe at steering rack swage joint split but not leaking (2.3.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Coolant leak over right hand rear tyre.

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2015 64,924 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front and rear discs corroded

rear tyres wearing low

Pass 26 Mar 2014 61,736 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Mar 2014 61,736 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Feb 2013 58,407 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 55,989 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2011 54,509 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 9 Feb 2011 54,509 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 50,811 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2009 48,265 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2007 46,497 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 37,712 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2005 27,876 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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Y554 GCD is a 2001 Porsche Boxster in Silver with a 3,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 Y554 GCD, 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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Y554 GCD is a 2001 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 12 April 2001.

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