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Y805 OAC

2001 Porsche Boxster

Black Petrol 3179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

161,124 mi
Last recorded161,124 miles
Recorded on27 May 2025
Typical for 2001 Porsche Boxster65,700 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY805 OAC
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,179cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 May 2025 161,124 miles

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

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

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing CORRODED (5.3.2 (b))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 May 2025 161,124 miles

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

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

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing CORRODED (5.3.2 (b))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2024 160,954 miles

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

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view lower corner (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component unable to detect as to which component is leaking due to view obscured (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

various exhaust system retaining clamps corroded/weakened

Pass 20 Apr 2023 160,260 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack to windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

deterioration to areas of front windscreen

Fail 6 Mar 2023 160,253 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Steering rack insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

areas of exhaust system deteriorating

slight crack to n/s corner of front windscreen

Pass 8 Mar 2022 159,674 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes painted in sections throughout (1.1.11 (c))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front top mount has slight roughness

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material along engine cradle throughout (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

discs have corrosion throughout

exhaust corroded throughout

rear parking brake grabbing slightly - both sides

shock absorbers painted throughout

surface corrosion to underside

Pass 4 Mar 2021 158,725 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S rear to O/S rear above subframe along engine bay (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides - to flexis (1.1.11 (c))

Inner discs corroded all round

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides - to flexis (1.1.11 (c))

both front shock absorbers corroding

exhaust corroding throughout including brackets + clamps but still secure + no leaks

service brake requirements only just met

surface corrosion on underside

Pass 6 Mar 2020 158,511 miles

undertrays fitted throughout

Front shock absorbers corroding

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

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

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

discs corroded (front & rear)

surface corrosion on underside components

Fail 6 Mar 2020 158,508 miles

Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Front shock absorbers corroding

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

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

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

discs corroded (front & rear)

surface corrosion on underside components

undertrays fitted throughout

Pass 8 Mar 2019 158,079 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material central leading to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Coolant leak ()

Front shock absorber casings corroding

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

discs corroding (all 4)

undertrays etc fitted throughout

Fail 25 Feb 2019 158,036 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords due to perishing in tread grooves (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords due to perishing in tread grooves - both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material central leading to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Coolant leak ()

Front shock absorber casings corroding

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

discs corroding (all 4)

undertrays etc fitted throughout

Pass 27 Feb 2018 152,091 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2018 152,086 miles

Nearside Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2017 147,638 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 138,630 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 126,553 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 115,971 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2014 115,970 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 8 Feb 2013 104,469 miles

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

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)

off side rear outer drive shaft boot split

Pass 25 Jan 2012 93,325 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 1 Feb 2011 82,169 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2011 82,169 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 5 Feb 2010 67,565 miles

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 3 Feb 2010 67,559 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2009 63,836 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 58,736 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 57,672 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 46,494 miles

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

both rear tyres wearing thin on inner edge.

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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Y805 OAC is a 2001 Porsche Boxster in Black with a 3,179cc 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 Y805 OAC, 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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Y805 OAC is a 2001 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 9 August 2001.

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