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E40 BDV

2002 Porsche Boxster

Black Petrol 2700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

136,200 mi
Last recorded136,200 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2022
Typical for 2002 Porsche Boxster62,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE40 BDV
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,700cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2022 136,200 miles
Fail 5 May 2022 136,160 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater missing repeater in bumper (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick front edge under limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front brake discs lipped and worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Inner wheel arch liner is broken

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn low on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

front bumper lower section repaired with tape

Pass 1 Apr 2021 129,637 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 127,902 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2020 127,902 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2018 12,557 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2018 12,557 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Feb 2017 124,563 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2017 124,563 miles

registration plate character(s) not correctly formed both (6.3.4b)

Pass 22 Dec 2015 122,091 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 116,618 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2014 116,618 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2013 109,858 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 107,697 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 90,972 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 85,631 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 79,883 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2010 79,883 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

pad warning light on

Pass 18 Jun 2009 71,386 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 54,158 miles

Oil leak

nearside front jacking point damaged

Pass 29 May 2007 38,180 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2006 25,224 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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E40 BDV is a 2002 Porsche Boxster in Black with a 2,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 E40 BDV, 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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E40 BDV is a 2002 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 21 December 2002.

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