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Black · Petrol · 2001 · 2,700 cc

Y217 YBMMOT history

Y217 YBM is a black petrol Porsche Boxster first used on 6 Apr 2001. Its MOT expired on 15 Sept 2023 and it has passed 18 of 30 MOT tests, with 146,866 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Oct 2024.

Y217 YBM black Porsche Boxster – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Porsche Boxster, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 15 Sept 2023
Mileage
146,866 mi
At MOT on 29 Oct 2024
MOT tests
30
18 passed · 12 failed
Per year
5,646 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y217 YBM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Porsche
Model
Boxster
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,700 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
6 Apr 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Sept 2023
Latest MOT test
29 Oct 2024 (Fail)

Mileage history

Y217 YBM was last recorded at 146,866 miles on 29 Oct 2024, 593 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Sept 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
146,273 miles · 16 Sept 2022
Between the last two tests
593 miles
Average per year
5,646 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 146,866 miles
  • 2022 – 146,273 miles
  • 2021 – 140,609 miles
  • 2020 – 139,591 miles
  • 2019 – 137,595 miles
  • 2018 – 132,212 miles
  • 2017 – 127,584 miles
  • 2016 – 122,910 miles
  • 2015 – 116,333 miles
  • 2014 – 109,853 miles
  • 2013 – 108,467 miles
  • 2012 – 106,451 miles
  • 2011 – 103,905 miles
  • 2010 – 99,882 miles
  • 2009 – 95,183 miles
  • 2008 – 80,248 miles
  • 2007 – 62,003 miles
  • 2006 – 41,898 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail146,866 miles
  • DangerousCentral Front Undertray likely to become detached not fixed (6.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre cracked in its tread cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded all pipes on caliper and feeding caliper (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded pipes on caliper and feeding caliper (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded all pipes on caliper and feeding caliper (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded pipes on caliper and feeding caliper (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault air bag light lit on the dash (7.1.6 (a))
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust system is corroded and on manifolds (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively disk is corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively disk is corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively disk is corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively disk is corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

What MOT failures mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2006–2014

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material other brake pipes are corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s o/s

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

30 tests since 27 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail146,866 miles (+593)2 dangerous8 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,866 miles
    Test number
    867246934595
    • DangerousCentral Front Undertray likely to become detached not fixed (6.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre cracked in its tread cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded all pipes on caliper and feeding caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded pipes on caliper and feeding caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded all pipes on caliper and feeding caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded pipes on caliper and feeding caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault air bag light lit on the dash (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust system is corroded and on manifolds (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively disk is corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively disk is corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively disk is corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively disk is corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  2. Pass146,273 miles (+6)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    146,273 miles
    Test number
    234990065143
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material other brake pipes are corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe has been repaired

  3. Fail146,267 miles (+5,658)1 dangerous18 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,267 miles
    Test number
    323579958157
    • DangerousOffside Front Power steering pipe/hose corroded such that the steering is adversely affected crimp on hose is corroded ( will fail) (2.1.5 (g) (ii))
    • MajorEmissions not tested due to exhaust condition (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective unable to check fuel cap will not open (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorHeadlamp light source and lamp not compatible bulbs not correct n/s o/s (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front end and rear end of front to rear are corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low on high beam (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning half the light flickers on and off (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high on high beam (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning half the light flickers on and off (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases n/s o/s rear on joints not sealing correctly n/s has bolts missing (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material other brake pipes are corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryAdvise no engine light on dash

  4. Pass140,609 miles (+1,018)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    140,609 miles
    Test number
    564348856782
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both side. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass139,591 miles (+1,996)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    139,591 miles
    Test number
    575311861678
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

  6. Pass137,595 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    137,595 miles
    Test number
    739040785454
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Fail137,595 miles (+5,383)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,595 miles
    Test number
    709370060688
    • Repaired at testRear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Pass132,212 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    132,212 miles
    Test number
    503078164039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail132,212 miles (+4,628)3 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,212 miles
    Test number
    924115820376
    • DangerousNearside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass127,584 miles (+4,674)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    127,584 miles
    Test number
    953842473285
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint lower arm (2.4.G.2)

  11. Pass122,910 miles (+6,577)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    122,910 miles
    Test number
    544078239064
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin and rear (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and rear (3.5.1i)

  12. Pass116,333 miles (+7)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    116,333 miles
    Test number
    380980321237
    • Note1.near side rear steel brake pipe becomming corroded 2.off side rear tyre wearing low on inside edge 3.rear brake discs becomming pitted on inside edges

  13. Fail116,326 miles (+6,473)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,326 miles
    Test number
    275031545248
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • Note1.near side rear steel brake pipe becomming corroded 2.off side rear tyre wearing low on inside edge 3.rear brake discs becomming pitted on inside edges

  14. Pass109,853 miles (+1,386)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    109,853 miles
    Test number
    355028434200
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass108,467 miles2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    108,467 miles
    Test number
    955901133378
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteLow effort from N/S parking brake .
    • NoteN/S/R brake pipe corroded .
    • NoteO/S/F brake pipe corroded .

  16. Fail108,643 miles (+2,192)1 failure2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,643 miles
    Test number
    218471533358
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteLow effort from N/S parking brake .
    • NoteN/S/R brake pipe corroded .
    • NoteO/S/F brake pipe corroded .

  17. Pass106,451 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    106,451 miles
    Test number
    867178332355

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail106,451 miles (+278)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,451 miles
    Test number
    109936732392
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  19. Fail106,173 miles (+508)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,173 miles
    Test number
    375252672294
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  20. Pass105,665 miles1 advisory5 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    105,665 miles
    Test number
    417306492154
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteDamage to o/s body sill
    • NoteN/s exhaust heat shield insceure
    • NoteO/s wiper blade splitting
    • NoteTread on inner part of n/s/r tyre less than 3mm
    • NoteTread on inner part of o/s/r tyre less than 2.5mm

  21. Fail105,665 miles (+1,760)1 repaired1 advisory5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,665 miles
    Test number
    488266692135
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteDamage to o/s body sill
    • NoteN/s exhaust heat shield insceure
    • NoteO/s wiper blade splitting
    • NoteTread on inner part of n/s/r tyre less than 3mm
    • NoteTread on inner part of o/s/r tyre less than 2.5mm

  22. Pass103,905 miles (+4,023)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    103,905 miles
    Test number
    425694691138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass99,882 miles (+4,699)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    99,882 miles
    Test number
    380865520241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass95,183 miles (+14,935)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    95,183 miles
    Test number
    282283369465
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  25. Pass80,248 miles (+53)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2009
    Odometer
    80,248 miles
    Test number
    460120358184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail80,195 miles (+184)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,195 miles
    Test number
    302399248172
    • FailureStop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Fail80,011 miles (+18,008)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,011 miles
    Test number
    973484648173
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  28. Pass62,003 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    62,003 miles
    Test number
    171872477033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail62,003 miles (+20,105)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,003 miles
    Test number
    281199367011
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

  30. Pass41,898 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    41,898 miles
    Test number
    810106386058
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about Y217 YBM

Does Y217 YBM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y217 YBM expired on 15 Sept 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y217 YBM?
The MOT on Y217 YBM expired on 15 Sept 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y217 YBM done?
Y217 YBM was recorded at 146,866 miles at its MOT on 29 Oct 2024, an average of 5,646 miles a year.
Has Y217 YBM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y217 YBM has failed 12 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on Y217 YBM ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on Y217 YBM find?
Y217 YBM failed its latest MOT on 29 Oct 2024 with 2 dangerous defects, 8 major defects and 7 advisories: central front undertray likely to become detached not fixed; offside front tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre cracked in its tread cords exposed; nearside front brake pipe excessively corroded all pipes on caliper and feeding caliper, and 14 more.

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