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F9 SPO

2002 Porsche Boxster

Blue Petrol 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

148,868 mi
Last recorded148,868 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2025
Typical for 2002 Porsche Boxster62,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF9 SPO
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2025 148,868 miles

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

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 23 Jan 2024 146,424 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2023 145,071 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material just passed this pipe is rusty still has been cleaned up but no grease or paint to prevent failing next year (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rust cleaned up but still rusty and no paint or grease to prevent from failing next year (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 18 Jan 2023 145,002 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded floor (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded floor (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded in wheel arch to flex (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flex (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded across subframe to o/s/r flex (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 142,857 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2022 142,856 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Jan 2021 138,430 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Dec 2020 138,236 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2019 134,001 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Across top of gearbox (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 127,810 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2018 127,720 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2017 114,142 miles

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

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

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

exhaust clamps corroded

Fail 20 Dec 2017 114,142 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust clamps corroded

Pass 21 Dec 2016 99,725 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases repaired with exhaust paste (7.1.2)

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

plastic undertrays and engine covers fitted preventing full inspection

Fail 21 Dec 2016 99,725 miles

Offside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases gasket at joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside exhaust blow repaired with exhaust paste

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

plastic undertrays and engine covers fitted preventing full inspection

Fail 21 Dec 2016 99,725 miles

Offside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases gasket at joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

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

plastic undertrays and engine covers fitted preventing full inspection

Pass 27 Nov 2015 85,740 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer cill (5.2.6)

Plastic under trays fitted

Pass 15 Dec 2014 77,829 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 70,805 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 62,335 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 61,149 miles

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

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

nearside rear brake disc pitted

Fail 17 Dec 2011 61,149 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

nearside rear brake disc pitted

Pass 23 Dec 2010 56,756 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 52,056 miles

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Apr 2010 51,811 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 37,598 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 25 Apr 2009 37,592 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 27,666 miles

Coolant leak

rear brake discs corroded on inner faces

Pass 2 Jun 2007 23,783 miles
Pass 20 May 2006 19,067 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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F9 SPO is a 2002 Porsche Boxster in Blue with a 3,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 F9 SPO, 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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F9 SPO is a 2002 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 1 January 2002.

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