2013 · 11 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2013 Porsche Boxster MOT pass rate and common faults

1,259 MOT tests in 2024. 90.7% passed first time, compared with 66.8% for all cars the same age.

136Well above average
Passed first time90.7%
Failed or needed repairs9.3%
Typical mileage at test42,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,259 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Coil spring: fractured or broken1.3%
  2. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.0%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm0.9%
    18 marked dangerous
  4. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords0.8%
  5. Catalyst emissions: Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits0.6%
  6. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.6%
    8 marked dangerous
  7. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam0.6%
  8. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded0.5%
  9. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid0.4%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics3.2%
  2. Tyres2.7%
  3. Suspension1.9%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)1.7%
  5. Brakes1.3%
  6. Emissions & leaks0.6%
  7. Number plates & VIN0.4%
  8. Body & chassis0.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm7.9%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure7.1%
  3. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded6.0%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened3.9%
  5. Non-component advisories: Nail in tyre2.1%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: coil spring: fractured or broken. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2013 Porsche Boxster?

In 2024, 90.7% of 2013 Porsche Boxster cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,259 tests. The average for all 11-year-old cars was 66.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2013 Porsche Boxster?

The most common failure reasons were coil spring: fractured or broken; wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2013 Porsche Boxster reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 136, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).