Porsche Boxster MOT Results

Registered in 2000
70.6% pass rate
from 2,046 tests in 2021
(32% better than other 2000 cars)
Pass rate by mileage
Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for 2000 cars and highlighted areas where the Porsche Boxster is unusually good or bad.

  • 9.9% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (32% better than other 2000 cars)
    • 2.8% fail on Headlamps (29% better than other 2000 cars)
      • 2.8% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.049% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 2.6% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.4% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.24% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 2.6% fail on Stop lamp (34% better than other 2000 cars)
    • 1.5% fail on Direction indicators
      • 1.5% fail on Flashing type
        • 1.0% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.44% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.049% fail on All direction indicators
    • 0.88% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.83% fail on Horn (140% worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.049% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.78% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.78% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.78% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.59% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (63% better than other 2000 cars)
    • 0.20% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.20% fail on Switch
    • 0.098% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.098% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.098% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.098% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
      • 0.049% fail on Main beam tell-tale
    • 0.049% fail on Rear reflectors
  • 7.8% fail on Suspension (49% better than other 2000 cars)
    • 3.8% fail on Springs
      • 3.8% fail on Coil springs (40% worse than other 2000 cars)
        • 3.8% fail on Coil spring (43% worse than other 2000 cars)
    • 2.3% fail on Anti-roll bars (37% better than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.88% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.54% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.44% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.34% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.20% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.15% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.049% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.049% fail on Linkage
    • 2.1% fail on Suspension arms (54% better than other 2000 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.39% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.098% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.098% fail on Pins and bushes (95% better than other 2000 cars)
    • 0.34% fail on Wheel bearings (73% better than other 2000 cars)
    • 0.20% fail on Shock absorbers (72% better than other 2000 cars)
    • 0.098% fail on Other suspension component (79% better than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.049% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.049% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.098% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (98% better than other 2000 cars)
    • 0.049% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.049% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
  • 7.7% fail on Brakes (42% better than other 2000 cars)
    • 3.7% fail on Brake performance (51% better than other 2000 cars)
      • 1.7% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (51% better than other 2000 cars)
        • 1.7% fail on Rbt (sp) (48% better than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.93% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.93% fail on Rbt
          • 0.54% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.24% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles) (6 times worse than other 2000 cars)
          • 0.15% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 0.83% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (64% better than other 2000 cars)
        • 0.83% fail on Rbt (sp) (63% better than other 2000 cars)
          • 0.68% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.24% fail on Service brake imbalance (84% better than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.73% fail on Service brake performance (76% better than other 2000 cars)
        • 0.73% fail on Rbt (75% better than other 2000 cars)
          • 0.68% fail on Service brake performance (72% better than other 2000 cars)
          • 0.049% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.29% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 3.5% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 1.4% fail on Mechanical brake components (38% better than other 2000 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.1% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.24% fail on Brake linings and pads (83% better than other 2000 cars)
        • 0.24% fail on Brake pads (82% better than other 2000 cars)
    • 0.83% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (50% better than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.78% fail on Anti-lock braking system (48% better than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.049% fail on Electronic braking system
      • 0.049% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 0.15% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.098% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
      • 0.049% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.098% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.049% fail on Pedal
      • 0.049% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.049% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.049% fail on Lever
    • 0.049% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.049% fail on Reservoirs
    • 0.049% fail on Flexible brake hoses
  • 6.5% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (23% better than other 2000 cars)
    • 6.5% fail on Exhaust emissions (20% better than other 2000 cars)
      • 6.2% fail on Spark ignition (20% better than other 2000 cars)
        • 5.4% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.54% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (62% better than other 2000 cars)
        • 0.44% fail on Emissions not tested (67% better than other 2000 cars)
        • 0.098% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.049% fail on Catalytic converter
          • 0.049% fail on NOx sensor
        • 0.049% fail on Non catalyst emissions
      • 0.44% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.24% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.15% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.049% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
    • 0.098% fail on Fluid leaks (81% better than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.049% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.049% fail on Other leaks
  • 4.4% fail on Visibility (44% better than other 2000 cars)
    • 2.9% fail on Washers
    • 1.8% fail on Wipers (59% better than other 2000 cars)
  • 4.3% fail on Body, chassis, structure (56% better than other 2000 cars)
    • 3.0% fail on Transmission
      • 2.9% fail on Drive shafts
        • 2.9% fail on Joints
      • 0.098% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.098% fail on Joints
    • 1.1% fail on Exhaust system (67% better than other 2000 cars)
    • 0.15% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.15% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.098% fail on Chassis (91% better than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.098% fail on Chassis condition (90% better than other 2000 cars)
    • 0.098% fail on Doors (81% better than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.098% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.098% fail on Door condition
    • 0.049% fail on Bumpers
  • 3.9% fail on Tyres
    • 2.3% fail on Tread depth
    • 1.8% fail on Condition
    • 0.049% fail on Size/type
  • 1.2% fail on Steering (69% better than other 2000 cars)
    • 0.73% fail on Steering linkage components (69% better than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.73% fail on Track rod end (62% better than other 2000 cars)
    • 0.24% fail on Steering gear (76% better than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.24% fail on Steering rack (75% better than other 2000 cars)
    • 0.20% fail on Power steering
      • 0.20% fail on Pipes and hoses
  • 0.73% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.73% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.64% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (84% better than other 2000 cars)
    • 0.64% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (55% better than other 2000 cars)
    • 0.049% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.049% fail on Requirements
  • 0.098% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.098% fail on Attachment

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