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Y704 UGW

2001 Porsche Boxster

Red Petrol 2687cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests24 (22 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

79,580 mi
Last recorded79,580 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Porsche Boxster65,700 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY704 UGW
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,687cc

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MOT History

22 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 79,580 miles

UNDER TRAYS

Pass 19 May 2025 79,194 miles

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under trays fitted to vehicle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 May 2024 78,565 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 24 May 2023 78,206 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 May 2022 77,550 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 May 2022 77,550 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2021 76,918 miles
Pass 19 May 2020 76,266 miles

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 16 May 2019 75,345 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2018 74,440 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 73,506 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

covers fitted at time of test

Pass 26 Nov 2016 72,910 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 70,309 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 67,710 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 65,991 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 64,425 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 61,903 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 58,811 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2010 58,261 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

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

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

both rear discs have corrosion on inner faces.

n/sf track rod end gaiter split/perished.

Pass 20 Feb 2010 53,323 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2009 46,383 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 36,045 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 28,425 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 24,425 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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Y704 UGW is a 2001 Porsche Boxster in Red with a 2,687cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 Y704 UGW, 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 UGW is a 2001 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 8 March 2001.

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