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BX02 KAT

2002 Porsche Boxster

Grey Petrol 2687cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

117,660 mi
Last recorded117,660 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Porsche Boxster62,772 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX02 KAT
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,687cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 117,660 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2026 117,636 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2025 115,615 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2025 115,601 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2023 112,651 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2022 111,598 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2022 111,597 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 106,535 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 105,561 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 104,132 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2016 104,132 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Tyre worn close to legal limit (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Under-tray fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Sep 2015 103,013 miles

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

nail o/s/r tyre

Pass 14 Nov 2014 164,457 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 100,682 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2013 100,656 miles

Nearside Front Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2012 92,054 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 77,300 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2011 77,300 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2011 76,987 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2011 76,987 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 75,128 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 70,512 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 7 Feb 2008 60,930 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2008 60,908 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2007 51,247 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 51,247 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 10 May 2006 30,723 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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BX02 KAT is a 2002 Porsche Boxster in Grey with a 2,687cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BX02 KAT, 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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BX02 KAT is a 2002 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 14 March 2002.

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