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H17 BFD

2002 Porsche Boxster

Blue Petrol 3200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

103,819 mi
Last recorded103,819 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Porsche Boxster62,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH17 BFD
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 103,819 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2025 102,366 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2023 99,070 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2022 96,155 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2022 96,155 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 91,808 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2020 90,002 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 86,168 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2019 86,168 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Filled Washer Bottle (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 81,948 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 78,309 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 77,317 miles

brake pipes slightly corroded

exhaust system slightly corroded

Pass 10 Apr 2015 76,149 miles

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

rear exhaust system slightly corroded

Fail 7 Apr 2015 76,142 miles

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust system slightly corroded

Pass 2 Apr 2014 75,761 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 75,676 miles

offside cat noisey

Pass 14 Sep 2011 75,017 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 72,962 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 65,482 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2008 57,630 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2008 57,630 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2007 48,672 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2007 48,672 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2006 42,660 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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H17 BFD is a 2002 Porsche Boxster in Blue with a 3,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 H17 BFD, 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 H17 BFD registered?

H17 BFD is a 2002 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 1 July 2002.

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The MOT history for H17 BFD shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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