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BD02 NKN

2002 Porsche Boxster

Silver Petrol 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

114,693 mi
Last recorded114,693 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2024
Typical for 2002 Porsche Boxster62,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD02 NKN
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2024 114,693 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2024 114,693 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 May 2023 112,837 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2022 106,855 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH REAR (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen wiper blade defective BOTH FRONT (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 31 May 2022 106,719 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH REAR (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen wiper blade defective BOTH FRONT (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 May 2021 103,815 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2020 102,079 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 92,431 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 87,466 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement slight play n/s o/s rear inner D-bushes (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s o/s front (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust heat shields/rear mounting clamps corroded/insecure

n/s rear tyre worn/misshapen inner edge

o/s rear tyre worn inner edge

Fail 27 Feb 2018 87,466 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement slight play n/s o/s rear inner D-bushes (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s o/s front (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

exhaust heat shields/rear mounting clamps corroded/insecure

n/s rear tyre worn/misshapen inner edge

o/s rear tyre worn inner edge

Pass 28 Feb 2017 78,629 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s o/s front + front to rear + rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

n/s o/s front + rear tyres slightly splitting/cracking inbetween tread

n/s o/s rear exhaust heat shields corroded/insecure

reverse lights inop

Fail 28 Feb 2017 78,629 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s o/s front + front to rear + rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

n/s o/s front + rear tyres slightly splitting/cracking inbetween tread

n/s o/s rear exhaust heat shields corroded/insecure

reverse lights inop

Pass 1 Mar 2016 70,744 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 70,250 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front discs corroded

Pass 14 Jan 2014 70,195 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 67,463 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Jul 2011 62,987 miles

Brake pad warning light stays on

Nearside front brake discs corroded

Offside front brake discs corroded

Fail 9 Jun 2011 62,986 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

brake pads warning light on

low effort on o/s handbrake

o/s & n/s rear cv boots split

rust on front brake discs

Pass 17 May 2010 57,176 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 28 Apr 2009 51,381 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

n/s/r cv boot split. o/s/r brake pad sensor adrift

Pass 28 Apr 2009 51,381 miles

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

n/s/r cv boot split. o/s/r brake pad sensor adrift

Pass 16 Apr 2008 48,987 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Mar 2007 45,110 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

How Reliable is the Porsche Boxster?

Based on 726,695 MOT tests across 46,886 vehicles.

82.8%
Pass Rate
2,475
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
46,886
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 19,504
Brake pipe excessively corroded 6,317
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 5,538
brake disc excessively pitted 5,177
position lamp(s) not working 5,126
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BD02 NKN is a 2002 Porsche Boxster in Silver with a 3,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 2002 Porsche Boxster models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.7% with a typical mileage of 62,772 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Porsche Boxster fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 19,504 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BD02 NKN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Porsche Boxster typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 24 years old, this Porsche Boxster is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BD02 NKN is a 2002 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 3 May 2002.

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