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BX02 STR

2002 Porsche Boxster

Silver Petrol 3179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

24,894 mi
Last recorded24,894 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2002 Porsche Boxster62,772 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX02 STR
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,179cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 24,894 miles
Pass 2 May 2025 24,719 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Very small stone chip windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2023 24,596 miles
Fail 12 May 2023 24,564 miles

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

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Number plate lamp illuminated but dim

Offside Front Fuel filler cap seal slightly perished

Pass 12 Apr 2022 23,760 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2021 21,608 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened some corrosion. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened some corrosion. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2020 21,593 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front brake discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning switch insecure hazard light switch lens cover insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear brake discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Jan 2020 21,593 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working offside front side light not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front brake discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning switch insecure hazard light switch lens cover insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear brake discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2019 21,559 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2018 20,556 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2017 19,163 miles

Nearside Front tyre perished

Offside Front tyre badly perished

Offside Rear tyre perished

Pass 23 Jan 2016 18,173 miles

Offside Rear tyre perishing

both front tyres perished

Pass 10 Jan 2015 18,121 miles

both front and o/s/r tyres perishing

Pass 25 Jan 2014 18,017 miles

both front tyres perishing

Pass 19 Jan 2013 17,973 miles

both front tyres perishing

Pass 13 Feb 2012 17,522 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2011 17,491 miles

extensive covers fitted making inspection difficult

Pass 27 Feb 2010 17,278 miles

extensive covers fitted making inspection difficult

Pass 7 Mar 2009 17,134 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2008 16,372 miles

Both front tyres cracking in treads.

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

OSR tyre cracking in tread.

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Slight noise from NSR wheel bearing.

Pass 2 Mar 2007 15,248 miles

rust on inside surface of front brake discs.

Pass 10 Mar 2006 12,169 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 STR is a 2002 Porsche Boxster in Silver with a 3,179cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 BX02 STR, 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 BX02 STR registered?

BX02 STR is a 2002 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 11 March 2002.

Is BX02 STR safe to buy?

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