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G17 OTU

2002 Porsche Boxster

Blue Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests48 (37 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate77.1%

Mileage

86,998 mi
Last recorded86,998 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Porsche Boxster62,772 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG17 OTU
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

37 pass 11 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 86,998 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wheel well (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wheel well (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2025 111,740 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine area & both cam covers (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2025 111,740 miles

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

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine area & both cam covers (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2024 111,149 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2024 86,132 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wheel well (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Lower Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wheel well (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2023 108,212 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2023 85,477 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2023 85,471 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sills inner and outer just behind drivers door (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed side wall badly cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective missing (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 107,720 miles

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2022 107,720 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2022 82,537 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 107,153 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2021 81,450 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 105,747 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 79,441 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 104,606 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 77,893 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scratch on screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 104,245 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 73,480 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust mount rubber missing but secure

Pass 3 Aug 2017 103,757 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2017 103,757 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Pass 20 Jul 2017 73,084 miles

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

Front wheel bearing has slight play both (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 72,045 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Fail 27 Jul 2016 72,045 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded crossmember rusted (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2016 101,569 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

loose bolt o/s/f brake hose

n/s catalytic converter noisy

oil level on min

Pass 21 Aug 2015 71,626 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear exhaust rubber missing

Pass 7 May 2015 100,935 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 May 2015 100,932 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 May 2014 889,385 miles

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 May 2014 68,631 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 15 May 2014 68,631 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 24 May 2013 85,085 miles

Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 65,113 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

one exhaust mounting missing

Pass 17 May 2012 58,831 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s head lamp stone chip

two exhaust mountings missing and down pipe corroded

Pass 10 Jun 2011 51,019 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

n/s/r wheel nut cover missing

slight drag n/s/r brake

Fail 10 Jun 2011 51,019 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

n/s/r wheel nut cover missing

slight drag n/s/r brake

Pass 15 Jun 2010 48,970 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 64,168 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 44,181 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 44,181 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 18 Jun 2008 51,695 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Fail 18 Jun 2008 51,695 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 17 Jun 2008 4,052 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 14 Jun 2007 34,806 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2007 34,806 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

cracks appearing on all tyre treads

o/s side marker inop

Pass 26 Mar 2007 49,639 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 45,035 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 32,640 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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G17 OTU is a 2002 Porsche Boxster in Blue with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 48 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.1%.

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 G17 OTU, 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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G17 OTU is a 2002 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 5 February 2002.

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