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A5 BWF

2001 Porsche Boxster

Silver Petrol 3200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

92,698 mi
Last recorded92,698 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Porsche Boxster65,700 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 BWF
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 92,698 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2024 91,964 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2023 91,209 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 90,827 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 90,221 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 87,618 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 86,506 miles

front tyres are starting to wear on edges.

Pass 8 Aug 2018 85,576 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 83,381 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2016 82,179 miles

Front brake discs are rusty on insides.

Pass 9 Jul 2015 80,848 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 78,857 miles

brake discs are slightly rusty on insides.

Pass 12 Jul 2013 77,184 miles

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

front brake discs corroded on insides.

Pass 13 Jul 2012 75,567 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2012 75,566 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs corroded on insides

Pass 8 Jul 2011 73,749 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 72,696 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

front brake discs pitted inner side

Pass 23 Jun 2009 71,171 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 69,355 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 67,477 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2005 58,451 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2005 58,444 miles

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front tyres worn on inner edge of tread.

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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A5 BWF is a 2001 Porsche Boxster in Silver with a 3,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 A5 BWF, 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 A5 BWF registered?

A5 BWF is a 2001 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 25 June 2001.

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