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BX51 MCD

2012 Porsche Boxster

Red Petrol 2706cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

57,013 mi
Last recorded57,013 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Porsche Boxster32,408 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX51 MCD
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,706cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 57,013 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2025 52,384 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2025 52,384 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 22 Feb 2024 49,136 miles

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))

Pass 28 Feb 2023 44,614 miles

Front Stone chip in windscreen

Pass 17 Mar 2022 40,722 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 35,634 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Mar 2021 35,634 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 34,085 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 29,628 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 15 Mar 2018 25,664 miles

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

Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (3.5.1n)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 19,053 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some engine bay components

Under trays fitted obscuring some under body components

Pass 17 Dec 2016 17,575 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 16 Dec 2016 17,567 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

under trays fitted

Pass 21 Dec 2015 13,017 miles

under-trays fitted obscureing the view of some components

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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BX51 MCD is a 2012 Porsche Boxster in Red with a 2,706cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2012 Porsche Boxster models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.8% with a typical mileage of 32,408 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 BX51 MCD, 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 14 years old, this Porsche Boxster is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BX51 MCD registered?

BX51 MCD is a 2012 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 28 December 2012.

Is BX51 MCD safe to buy?

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