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FN02 VNV

2002 Porsche Boxster

Black Petrol 2700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

131,495 mi
Last recorded131,495 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Porsche Boxster62,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN02 VNV
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,700cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 131,495 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 28 Aug 2025 131,490 miles

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

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2024 130,953 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 130,198 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2023 130,198 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2022 129,615 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 127,998 miles

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

Nearside Front shock absorber rusty

Offside Front shock absorber rusty

Fail 2 Sep 2021 127,996 miles

Nearside Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture front to rear (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front shock absorber rusty

Offside Front shock absorber rusty

Pass 8 Sep 2020 127,498 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 125,577 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 124,318 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2018 121,199 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 21 Feb 2018 121,199 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Feb 2017 117,116 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2017 117,116 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Nov 2015 112,659 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer cv gaiter is split

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

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

Offside Rear Outer cv gaiter split

engine management warning lamp is staying on indicating there is a fault

Fail 12 Nov 2015 112,629 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded caliper lower (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded caliper lower (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded caliper to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Outer cv gaiter is split

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

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

Offside Rear Outer cv gaiter split

engine management warning lamp is staying on indicating there is a fault

Pass 14 Nov 2014 107,947 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Nov 2014 107,942 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Nov 2013 100,015 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 97,440 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2013 97,440 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2012 89,064 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Jan 2011 78,428 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2011 78,428 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2009 72,184 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 60,481 miles

Nearside Front 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 28 Aug 2007 50,747 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 50,663 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2006 44,029 miles

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

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

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

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

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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FN02 VNV is a 2002 Porsche Boxster in Black with a 2,700cc 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 FN02 VNV, 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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FN02 VNV is a 2002 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 19 March 2002.

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