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CE02 TXX

2002 Porsche Boxster

Red Petrol 2700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests34 (21 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate61.8%

Mileage

115,633 mi
Last recorded115,633 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Porsche Boxster62,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE02 TXX
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,700cc

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MOT History

21 pass 13 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 115,633 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2024 114,593 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2024 114,516 miles

Bumpstops/dustcovers deteriorated

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both front ferrules corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Caliper link pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both shock casings corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Jul 2024 114,259 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2024 114,259 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust outlet insert restricting ability to perform test

Fail 13 Jun 2024 114,222 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

manifold corroded both sides. likley to break due to condition

Pass 5 May 2023 114,066 miles
Pass 3 May 2022 113,821 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2021 113,511 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2021 113,511 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 May 2020 113,221 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2020 113,209 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 113,071 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 112,416 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 111,634 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2016 110,847 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm + tyre cracking in tread area (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2016 110,524 miles

exhaust corroded

front and rear discs badly corroded

front shocks corroded

front springs corroded

headlight patterns poor

Fail 14 May 2014 101,830 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 May 2014 101,830 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 94,377 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 May 2013 94,377 miles

Nearside 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)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 May 2012 86,867 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 May 2012 86,865 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively corroded (2.3.2) DANGEROUS

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 May 2011 74,594 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

all brake disc's rusting

body covers fitted

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 9 May 2011 74,594 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

all brake disc's rusting

body covers fitted

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 6 May 2010 67,441 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

body covers fitted

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

Fail 5 May 2010 67,440 miles

Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

body covers fitted

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 27 May 2009 56,415 miles

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

Oil leak

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

bodycovers fitted

Fail 26 May 2009 56,400 miles

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

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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

Oil leak

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

bodycovers fitted

Pass 7 Jun 2008 46,398 miles
Fail 20 May 2008 45,534 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 15 May 2007 29,347 miles
Fail 14 May 2007 29,347 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 16 May 2006 21,491 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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CE02 TXX is a 2002 Porsche Boxster in Red with a 2,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.8%.

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 CE02 TXX, 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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CE02 TXX is a 2002 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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