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J18 GHM

2002 Porsche Boxster

Silver Petrol 3200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

65,791 mi
Last recorded65,791 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Porsche Boxster62,772 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ18 GHM
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 65,791 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Nov 2025 65,614 miles

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Nov 2024 61,467 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Nov 2023 61,302 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 8 Nov 2022 60,806 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 59,836 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2021 59,807 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 3 Nov 2020 58,103 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 57,082 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2019 57,078 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2018 54,189 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2018 54,186 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

EML on

Pass 31 May 2017 53,418 miles

centre both rear tyes close to the limit

front disc's inner faces poor condition

oil leaks

play o/s/f wheel

rear disc's inner faces poor condition

Fail 31 May 2017 53,418 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases both c.a.ts had bolts missing (7.1.2)

centre both rear tyes close to the limit

front disc's inner faces poor condition

oil leaks

play o/s/f wheel

rear disc's inner faces poor condition

Pass 18 May 2016 52,864 miles

centre both rear tyres

rear inner pads

Pass 19 Mar 2015 51,884 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 49,867 miles

slight play o/s/f wheel

Pass 4 Mar 2013 48,691 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 46,745 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 41,701 miles

All four brake disc slightly corroded.

Fuel cap seal has slight slits in it.

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2010 37,409 miles

Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Jan 2009 33,662 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 28,723 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 27,816 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 23,250 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2006 23,250 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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J18 GHM is a 2002 Porsche Boxster in Silver with a 3,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 J18 GHM, 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 J18 GHM registered?

J18 GHM is a 2002 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 12 April 2002.

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