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DG52 BOX

2002 Porsche Boxster

Black Petrol 2687cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

85,020 mi
Last recorded85,020 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Porsche Boxster62,772 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG52 BOX
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,687cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 85,020 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2025 83,797 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Jan 2025 83,797 miles

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

Nearside Front Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

Central Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 26 Jan 2024 82,174 miles

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

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

hand brake excessive travel

Fail 26 Jan 2024 82,174 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

hand brake excessive travel

Pass 30 Nov 2022 81,703 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2021 80,717 miles

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

slight oil leak

stone chip in screen

Fail 6 Dec 2021 80,717 miles

slight oil leak

stone chip in screen

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Nov 2021 80,705 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

slight oil leak

stone chip in screen

Pass 4 Nov 2020 79,290 miles

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

under btrays fitted

Pass 24 Apr 2019 76,231 miles

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

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

Engine covers and undertrays fitted

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

Fail 24 Apr 2019 76,231 miles

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

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

Engine covers and undertrays fitted

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2018 72,690 miles

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

ENGINE COVERS AND UNDERTRAYS FITTED

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

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

Fail 10 Apr 2018 72,690 miles

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

ENGINE COVERS AND UNDERTRAYS FITTED

Headlamp aim too low BOTH (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 5 May 2017 70,942 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

fuel filler cap seal slight cracking

offside rear tyre worn to 2.8mm

Fail 27 Apr 2017 70,907 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

fuel filler cap seal slight cracking

offside rear tyre worn to 2.8mm

Pass 22 Apr 2016 66,488 miles

Rear Heavy corrosion on rear section of exhaust system

Pass 24 Apr 2015 62,324 miles

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

fuel filler cap rubber seal slight cracks

Pass 25 Apr 2014 59,211 miles

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

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

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

fuel filler cap rubber seal slight cracks

Fail 14 Apr 2014 59,041 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

fuel filler cap rubber seal slight cracks

Pass 30 Apr 2013 56,797 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 54,259 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 49,515 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2011 49,515 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 41,487 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 3 Apr 2009 35,691 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 29,469 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2006 19,954 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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DG52 BOX is a 2002 Porsche Boxster in Black with a 2,687cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 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 DG52 BOX, 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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DG52 BOX is a 2002 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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