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BU02 TNJ

2002 Porsche Boxster

Red Petrol 3179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

134,868 mi
Last recorded134,868 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Porsche Boxster62,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU02 TNJ
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,179cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2025 134,868 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2025 134,868 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Nov 2024 111,166 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 97,375 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2022 96,391 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 95,750 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 93,731 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2019 92,600 miles
Fail 9 May 2019 92,600 miles

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2018 91,507 miles
Fail 31 May 2018 91,507 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 May 2017 89,925 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 18 Dec 2015 87,312 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 84,706 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 82,993 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2014 82,993 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 81,579 miles

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

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

both rear drive shafts outer cv boots damaged

Pass 10 Feb 2012 76,538 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 68,289 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2011 68,289 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 13 Jul 2010 64,954 miles

Front brake disc's very corroded and pitted on inner edge

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear brake disc's corroded on inner edge

Pass 13 Jul 2010 64,954 miles

Front brake disc's very corroded and pitted on inner edge

Rear brake disc's corroded on inner edge

Pass 8 Jul 2009 51,904 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Jul 2008 42,451 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jul 2008 42,418 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2007 33,061 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 32,384 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2007 32,384 miles

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Apr 2006 29,527 miles

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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BU02 TNJ is a 2002 Porsche Boxster in Red with a 3,179cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 BU02 TNJ, 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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What year was BU02 TNJ registered?

BU02 TNJ is a 2002 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 4 May 2002.

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