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Y704 LGM

2001 Porsche Boxster

Blue Petrol 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

127,214 mi
Last recorded127,214 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2025
Typical for 2001 Porsche Boxster65,700 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY704 LGM
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2025 127,214 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 11 Jun 2025 127,190 miles

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

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 May 2024 122,857 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 May 2024 122,857 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 May 2023 116,804 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources O/S Light (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 May 2023 116,779 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits Reading of 1.08 (8.2.1.2 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources O/S Light (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 114,074 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces/both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces/both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 113,726 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn inner face

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn inner face

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2018 113,457 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inside edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inside edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 22 Jun 2018 113,419 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inside edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inside edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2017 112,934 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 112,693 miles

Rear exhaust box and clamps slightly rusty

Pass 17 Jun 2015 112,080 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre is worn on inside edge

offside rear tyre is worn on inside edge

Pass 8 Apr 2014 110,815 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2014 110,815 miles

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

Nearside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 109,332 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

n/s/r c.v boot split

n/s/r tyre out of shape

o/s/r tyre bold on inner edge

wipers poor condition

Pass 17 Mar 2012 108,377 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 104,859 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2010 97,660 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 93,728 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 93,134 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2007 93,134 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2006 69,591 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2006 69,570 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nail in tyre

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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Y704 LGM 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 70.8%.

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 Y704 LGM, 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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Y704 LGM is a 2001 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 20 April 2001.

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