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EX02 TPO

2002 Porsche Boxster

Blue Petrol 3179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

85,373 mi
Last recorded85,373 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Porsche Boxster62,772 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX02 TPO
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,179cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 85,373 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2024 83,455 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2023 81,778 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2022 79,556 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2021 77,266 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2021 74,953 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective AND O/S/FRONT (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 5 Feb 2021 74,953 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective AND O/S/FRONT (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 May 2019 70,895 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2019 70,895 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 May 2018 68,079 miles

Offside Front tyre starting to crack

Pass 25 May 2017 66,994 miles

Offside Front tyre slight cracking in tread

Pass 10 Feb 2016 64,820 miles

Both rear exhaust clamp fixings broken but exhaust is secure

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

Fail 9 Feb 2016 64,819 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Both rear exhaust clamp fixings broken but exhaust is secure

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened very corroded on inside edge (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened very corroded on inside edge (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2015 63,086 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2013 61,069 miles

ADVISE E.M.LIGHT ON

ADVISE FRONT HEADLIGHTS WEAK BEAM PATERN

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Jun 2013 61,069 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

ADVISE E.M.LIGHT ON

ADVISE FRONT HEADLIGHTS WEAK BEAM PATERN

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Apr 2013 61,056 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Engine management light on

Pass 18 May 2011 58,369 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 58,369 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 20 May 2010 56,865 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 55,470 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2009 55,463 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2008 53,740 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 48,289 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 38,786 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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EX02 TPO is a 2002 Porsche Boxster in Blue with a 3,179cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 EX02 TPO, 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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EX02 TPO is a 2002 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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