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G3 XBW

2002 Porsche Boxster

Black Petrol 3200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

107,842 mi
Last recorded107,842 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Porsche Boxster62,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG3 XBW
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 107,842 miles
Pass 28 May 2025 105,420 miles
Pass 18 May 2024 104,917 miles
Pass 13 May 2023 104,653 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 104,082 miles

Fuel cap rubber perished

Fail 31 May 2022 104,076 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fuel cap rubber perished

Pass 10 Oct 2020 103,406 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2019 103,140 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 102,500 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 100,914 miles

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

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 100,355 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2016 100,234 miles

Offside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 99,195 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 96,630 miles

engine man light on

Fail 5 Aug 2014 96,630 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

engine man light on

Pass 30 Jul 2013 92,604 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres worn on outer edges

Fail 29 Jul 2013 92,604 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

both front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 10 Aug 2012 86,263 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2012 86,263 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Aug 2011 76,900 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 75,071 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 71,451 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 71,451 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Jun 2008 66,053 miles

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

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

Oil leak

both rear cv boots split and are quiet dry

Pass 6 Jun 2007 50,177 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2007 50,177 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)

both rear outer c v boots split

Pass 2 Jun 2006 40,649 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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G3 XBW is a 2002 Porsche Boxster in Black with a 3,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 G3 XBW, 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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What year was G3 XBW registered?

G3 XBW is a 2002 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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