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W50 BOX

2000 Porsche Boxster

Blue Petrol 3200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

98,738 mi
Last recorded98,738 miles
Recorded on15 May 2025
Typical for 2000 Porsche Boxster69,460 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW50 BOX
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,200cc
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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 May 2025 98,738 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2024 98,537 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 May 2023 97,919 miles

BOTH FRONT SHOCK ABSORBERS TOP MOUNTS ARE CORRODED

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 May 2022 97,761 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 16 Apr 2021 97,387 miles

exhaust fixings/clamps corroded

Fail 16 Apr 2021 97,389 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2020 96,594 miles

both front shocks have heavy surface corrosion

n/s front brake pipe corroded

washers weak

Pass 23 Jul 2018 95,844 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

brake pipes above fuel tank

under trays fitted

Pass 24 Jul 2017 95,498 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

brake pipes above under trays

exhaust system corroded

oil leak

rear discs corroded

under trays fitted

Pass 1 Aug 2016 95,276 miles

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

brake pipe above under trays

front and rear discs corroded

under trays fitted

Pass 27 Jul 2015 94,858 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pipes above undertrays

brake pipes corroded

exhaust system corroded

front discs corroded

Fail 13 Jul 2015 94,858 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pipes above undertrays

brake pipes corroded

exhaust system corroded

front discs corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2014 94,018 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)

both front brake discs rusty on inner edges

both rear b rake pipes rusty

offside front brake pipe rusty

Fail 31 Jul 2014 94,018 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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)

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 Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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)

both front brake discs rusty on inner edges

both rear b rake pipes rusty

offside front brake pipe rusty

Pass 25 Jul 2013 91,956 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pipes above undertrays

brake pipes corroded

front discs corroded

nearside rear outer cv boot split

Fail 23 Jul 2013 91,956 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pipes above undertrays

brake pipes corroded

front discs corroded

nearside rear outer cv boot split

Pass 17 Apr 2012 90,144 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pipes above undertrays

brake pipes corroded

front discs corroded

sill covers fitted

Fail 11 Apr 2012 90,144 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pipes above undertrays

brake pipes corroded

front discs corroded

sill covers fitted

Pass 17 Mar 2011 87,751 miles

brake pipes above undertrays

brake pipes corroded

exhaust system corroded

front discs corroded

undertrays fitted

Fail 4 Mar 2011 87,751 miles

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

brake pipes above undertrays

brake pipes corroded

exhaust system corroded

front discs corroded

undertrays fitted

Pass 12 Apr 2010 85,849 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 85,845 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 19 Mar 2009 84,422 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)

front and rear brake discs corroded

undertrays fitted

Pass 3 Mar 2008 81,844 miles

nearside and offside rear brake discs pitted//replacement advised

undertrays fitted

Fail 28 Feb 2008 81,843 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside and offside rear brake discs pitted//replacement advised

undertrays fitted

Pass 25 Jan 2007 78,004 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Slight surface corrosion on inside of all brake discs.

Pass 23 Jan 2006 74,074 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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W50 BOX is a 2000 Porsche Boxster in Blue with a 3,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

Across all 2000 Porsche Boxster models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.7% with a typical mileage of 69,460 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 W50 BOX, 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 26 years old, this Porsche Boxster is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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W50 BOX is a 2000 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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