Porsche Boxster MOT Failure Rate — 15+ Years Old

23.9%
MOT failure rate for 15+-year-old Porsche Boxster vehicles
Based on 84,944 MOT tests
4.1pp below the UK average (28%)

Porsche Boxster in this age bracket has a 23.9% failure rate. Key areas to check before your MOT: lamps & electrics and suspension.

Component Risk Breakdown (15+ Years)

Which parts of a 15+-year-old Porsche Boxster are most likely to cause an MOT failure:

Lamps & Electrics 5.4%
Suspension 3.2%
Brakes 3.2%
Visibility 1.8%
Tyres 1.6%
Body & Chassis 1.6%
Steering 0.6%

How Does This Compare?

Porsche Boxster MOT failure rate across all age groups:

Age Failure Rate Tests Worst Area
0-2 years 5.3% 2,107 Tyres
3-5 years 5.0% 13,960 Tyres
6-10 years 6.7% 29,235 Tyres
11-15 years 12.3% 25,988 Lamps & Electrics
15+ years 23.9% 84,944 Lamps & Electrics

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is a 15+ year old Porsche Boxster reliable?

15+-year-old Porsche Boxster vehicles have a 23.9% failure rate, which is close to the UK average. It offers typical reliability for this age bracket.

What are the common MOT failures on a 15+ year old Porsche Boxster?

The most common MOT failure areas at this age are:

  • Lamps & Electrics — 5.4% failure risk
  • Suspension — 3.2% failure risk
  • Brakes — 3.2% failure risk

How can I prepare my Porsche Boxster for its MOT?

For a 15+-year-old Porsche Boxster, focus on: (1) Lamps & Electrics — the most common failure area at this age. (2) Check all lights and bulbs. (3) Inspect tyres for tread depth and damage. (4) Consider a pre-MOT check at a local garage (£20–£40). You can also use our free prediction tool for a personalised risk breakdown.

Other Porsche Boxster Age Groups

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Data methodology: Failure rates are weighted averages across all mileage bands for the 15+-year age group, calculated from official DVSA MOT test records. Only combinations with 100+ tests are included. Data covers 142 million MOT tests across the UK.

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