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GY52 BNV

2002 Porsche Boxster

Red Petrol 2687cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

89,377 mi
Last recorded89,377 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Porsche Boxster62,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY52 BNV
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,687cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 89,377 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

N/S/R light lens damaged

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2024 86,508 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Light lens damaged

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 20 Dec 2023 84,566 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2022 83,793 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2021 82,082 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 14 Dec 2021 82,079 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2020 80,975 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2019 79,860 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2019 79,860 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2018 78,660 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

exhaust bolts/nuts corroded and one bolt missing but exhaust is still adequately supported and not blowing

Pass 13 Jun 2017 78,510 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2017 78,508 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp goes out when main beam selected (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour white light (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour white light (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 77,979 miles

wiper blades deteriorated but are clearing screen

Fail 10 Jun 2016 77,977 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed between treads[cracking] (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed between treads[cracking] (4.1.D.1b)

wiper blades deteriorated but are clearing screen

Pass 12 Jun 2015 77,379 miles

both rear tyres have cracks in center thread

Fail 30 May 2015 77,375 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

both rear tyres have cracks in center thread

Pass 13 Sep 2013 77,078 miles

NEarside front tyre wall cracking up..

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jan 2011 71,134 miles

all brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 11 Jan 2011 71,132 miles

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

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

all brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2009 63,906 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 57,771 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2008 57,763 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside front brake disc corroded

offside rear brake disc corroded

Pass 12 Dec 2007 56,051 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2006 45,082 miles

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

both front tyres worn on inner edge

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

nearside rear tyre wearing low

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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GY52 BNV is a 2002 Porsche Boxster in Red with a 2,687cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 GY52 BNV, 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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GY52 BNV is a 2002 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 14 October 2002.

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