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BU02 TUJ

2002 Porsche Boxster

Silver Petrol 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2026
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

81,466 mi
Last recorded81,466 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 Porsche Boxster62,772 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU02 TUJ
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 81,466 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 1 May 2019 74,802 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both front tyres wearing aggravated on inside edge (poss track )

dirt ingress rear number plate

handbrake effort uneven & rear brake discs corroded

o/s & n/s/f suspension shock stops worn

surface corrosion front discs

Fail 26 Apr 2019 74,802 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid wipers failed not working in conjunction (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) not working all rear stop lamps inop (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both front tyres wearing aggravated on inside edge (poss track )

dirt ingress rear number plate

handbrake effort uneven & rear brake discs corroded

o/s & n/s/f suspension shock stops worn

surface corrosion front discs

Pass 13 May 2017

DIRT INGRESS IN REAR NUMBER PLATE

Fail 8 May 2017

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

BOTH FRONT TYRES OLD AND CRACKING & SPLITTING

BOTH REAR TYRES OLD CRACKING & SPLITTING

DIRT INGRESS IN REAR NUMBER PLATE

FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODED

REAR BRAKE DISCS CORRODED

Pass 20 Feb 2013 64,085 miles

offside window not working

surface rust on brake discs

Pass 11 Jan 2011 63,507 miles

front and rear discs coroded inner faces

Fail 10 Jan 2011 63,507 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

front and rear discs coroded inner faces

Pass 23 Jan 2010 62,644 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

surface rust on brake discs

Fail 23 Jan 2010 62,644 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

surface rust on brake discs

Pass 1 Jul 2008 58,740 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 23 Jun 2008 58,700 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Sep 2006 55,058 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 TUJ is a 2002 Porsche Boxster in Silver with a 3,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 TUJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BU02 TUJ registered?

BU02 TUJ is a 2002 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 26 April 2002.

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