Porsche Boxster S (2001)
2001 Porsche Boxster S
CarHunch analysed 135 real MOT records for the 2001 Porsche Boxster S. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2001 Porsche Boxster S has a first-time pass rate of just 47.3%, well below the UK average of 80%, which signals that these cars demand proper maintenance to stay roadworthy. The good news is that dangerous defects are relatively rare at 4.4%, so when failures do occur, they're typically repairable rather than safety-critical.
These Boxsters average 63,635 miles across the cohort—reasonable for a 23-year-old car—but each vehicle accumulates 0.84 failures and 1.8 advisories per test, pointing to wear in consumables and components rather than catastrophic issues. If you're considering one, budget for a pre-purchase inspection by a Porsche specialist; the low pass rate reflects the high bar these sports cars set for condition, not fundamental unreliability.
What to check before buying a 2001 Porsche Boxster S
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (66%) | 89 | 33.4% | 0.79 |
| Other (31%) | 42 | 81.3% | 1.05 |
| LPG (2%) | 3 | 0% | 0 |
| Gas Bi-Fuel (1%) | 1 | 0% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2001 Porsche Boxster S vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2001 Porsche Boxster S vehicles fall between 34,204 and 65,068 miles.
2001 Porsche Boxster S — Still on the Road
26 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 76% of the peak remain.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2017–2025.
MOT History Averages
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