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Y853 XEC

2001 Porsche Boxster

Blue Petrol 2700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

123,242 mi
Last recorded123,242 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 Porsche Boxster65,700 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY853 XEC
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,700cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 123,242 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2025 123,172 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2024 123,100 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2023 123,044 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 122,894 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2021 122,716 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 May 2020 122,544 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2019 121,281 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 120,338 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 119,089 miles

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)

Pass 4 May 2016 116,011 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 111,156 miles

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

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 103,445 miles
Fail 30 May 2014 103,357 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Pass 31 May 2013 94,393 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 16 May 2012 87,315 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 79,547 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2010 74,662 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 67,385 miles

under floor covers fitted

Pass 5 Aug 2008 67,040 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 55,678 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 52,102 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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Y853 XEC is a 2001 Porsche Boxster in Blue with a 2,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 Y853 XEC, 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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What year was Y853 XEC registered?

Y853 XEC is a 2001 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 30 March 2001.

Is Y853 XEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y853 XEC shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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