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BU02 TVV

2002 Porsche Boxster

Silver Petrol 3200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

121,279 mi
Last recorded121,279 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Porsche Boxster62,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2026 121,279 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2025 118,367 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2024 115,676 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2022 113,688 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material feeding caliper (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2021 112,168 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 110,514 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 108,581 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2018 108,568 miles

Braking system leaking front to rear towards rear (3.6.A.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 172,766 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2017 172,751 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 99,876 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 94,079 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 86,676 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 83,417 miles

both rear tyrs worn close to wear bands and worn on edges

inner face of brake discs rusted badly

Fail 5 Apr 2013 83,417 miles

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

both rear tyrs worn close to wear bands and worn on edges

inner face of brake discs rusted badly

Pass 22 Dec 2011 78,499 miles

oil leak between engine and gearbox.

o/s/r inner and outer c.v. gaiters split,[separated]

Fail 20 Dec 2011 78,499 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

oil leak between engine and gearbox.

o/s/r inner and outer c.v. gaiters split,[separated]

Pass 14 Dec 2010 71,468 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)

all four brake discs are worn and scored

slight coolant loss from overflow

Pass 3 Feb 2010 67,029 miles

corrosion in front and rear brake discs

nearside and offside rear outer cv boots split

Fail 3 Feb 2010 67,029 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

corrosion in front and rear brake discs

nearside and offside rear outer cv boots split

Pass 11 Sep 2008 57,414 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

n/s rear brake disc discoloured and marked up

o/s front brake disc has slight corrosion

o/s rear brake disc corroded

Pass 29 Aug 2007 39,082 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 38,673 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 37,213 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 TVV is a 2002 Porsche Boxster in Silver with a 3,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 TVV, 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 TVV registered?

BU02 TVV is a 2002 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 15 March 2002.

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