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BV52 VNU

2002 Porsche Boxster

Silver Petrol 2700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2021
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

116,136 mi
Last recorded116,136 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2019
Typical for 2002 Porsche Boxster62,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV52 VNU
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,700cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2019 116,136 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 107,501 miles

All brake pipes corroded

Front and rear discs worn and corroded

Nearside outer cv joint leaking grease

Fail 17 Aug 2018 107,501 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

All brake pipes corroded

Front and rear discs worn and corroded

Nearside outer cv joint leaking grease

Pass 8 Aug 2017 101,243 miles

Offside front tyre worn on edges

Rear indicators slightly discoloured

Front to rear brake pipes corroded

Offside front drop link has slight play

Pass 5 Aug 2016 95,648 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear D bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Front bottom arm front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Front bottom arm front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 4 Aug 2016 95,648 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inside sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear D bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Front bottom arm front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Front bottom arm front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 28 Jul 2015 88,986 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2015 88,986 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 82,588 miles

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside front tyre worn on inside edge

nearside rear tyre cracked and split on inside sidewall

Fail 15 Jul 2014 82,579 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside front tyre worn on inside edge

nearside rear tyre cracked and split on inside sidewall

Pass 11 Jul 2013 766,722 miles

offside front tyre is worn on inside edge

Fail 3 Jul 2013 76,665 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

offside front tyre is worn on inside edge

Pass 15 May 2012 70,028 miles

Oil leak

slight damage to front windscreen

Fail 16 Apr 2012 69,846 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Oil leak

engine management light on

slight damage to front windscreen

Fail 16 Dec 2011 67,894 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

full length undertray fitted

front brake discs wearing thin.

Pass 29 Oct 2010 61,397 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Nov 2009 55,129 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2009 55,128 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 31 Oct 2009 54,888 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Oct 2008 48,670 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2008 48,670 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Oct 2007 41,186 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2006 33,444 miles

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

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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BV52 VNU is a 2002 Porsche Boxster in Silver with a 2,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 BV52 VNU, 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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BV52 VNU is a 2002 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 30 October 2002.

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