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C3 BXR

2002 Porsche Boxster

Red Petrol 2700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests23 (22 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.7%

Mileage

53,027 mi
Last recorded53,027 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Porsche Boxster62,772 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC3 BXR
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,700cc

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MOT History

22 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 53,027 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2024 52,903 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2023 48,778 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 24 Jul 2023 48,778 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2022 47,767 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in brackets (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 45,605 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2020 40,249 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2019 36,703 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 31,475 miles

under trays

Pass 26 Apr 2018 31,159 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 29,690 miles

Aging cracks to all 4 tyres sidewall

Surface corrosion on metal brake pipes to rear brake calipers

Pass 29 Apr 2016 27,498 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 27,224 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Apr 2014 24,967 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2013 23,470 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 22,587 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2011 21,564 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 20,990 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 19,672 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 18,105 miles

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Apr 2007 15,869 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 14,148 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 13,210 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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C3 BXR is a 2002 Porsche Boxster in Red with a 2,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.7%.

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 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 C3 BXR, 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 C3 BXR registered?

C3 BXR is a 2002 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 3 May 2002.

Is C3 BXR safe to buy?

The MOT history for C3 BXR shows 23 tests with a 95.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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