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FC02 DMZ

2002 Porsche Boxster

Grey Petrol 2700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

69,196 mi
Last recorded69,196 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Porsche Boxster62,772 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFC02 DMZ
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,700cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 69,196 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 10 Apr 2026 69,193 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/50/17/96w (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Apr 2025 68,038 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 67,676 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2024 67,676 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2023 67,155 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2023 67,155 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2022 66,636 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 66,254 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2021 66,249 miles

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

Offside Rear Coolant leak ()

Fail 18 Jan 2021 66,241 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 10 Jan 2020 63,005 miles

Nearside and offside exhaust flange joining bolts are heavily corroded

Fail 7 Jan 2020 62,999 miles

Headlamp aim not tested due to faulty levelling sensor (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative suspension height sensor on wishbone, broken (4.1.5 (a))

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside and offside exhaust flange joining bolts are heavily corroded

Pass 17 Oct 2018 51,582 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2018 51,582 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 43,935 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 43,755 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 43,592 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 36,991 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

exhaust system corroded

front brake pads low

Pass 14 Nov 2013 35,447 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 34,823 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2012 34,823 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 26 Feb 2011 31,499 miles

both rear brake discs starting to wear

front brake discs starting to wear

Pass 20 Feb 2010 29,042 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2010 290,343 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2008 19,742 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2008 19,728 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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)

Fail 30 Jan 2007 16,719 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2007 16,719 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 13,658 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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FC02 DMZ is a 2002 Porsche Boxster in Grey with a 2,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 FC02 DMZ, 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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FC02 DMZ is a 2002 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 17 July 2002.

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