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J18 OXA

2002 Porsche Boxster

Black Petrol 3179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

87,230 mi
Last recorded87,230 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Porsche Boxster62,772 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ18 OXA
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,179cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 87,230 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2024 83,893 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted/scored inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted/scored inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2023 79,316 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished/cracking around edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished/cracking around edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Nov 2022 76,310 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 72,604 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2021 72,604 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 68,885 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 21 May 2019 56,639 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2018 55,167 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 53,087 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 51,309 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front and offside rear (4.1.E.1)

oil leak and bodycovers fitted

Fail 27 May 2016 51,306 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front and offside rear (4.1.E.1)

oil leak and bodycovers fitted

Fail 19 May 2015 50,111 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 May 2015 50,111 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 May 2014 47,808 miles

Oil leak

Fail 20 May 2014 47,806 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

knock from rear

Pass 13 Jun 2013 45,091 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jun 2012 42,931 miles

Oil leak

Fail 14 Jun 2012 42,928 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively corroded (2.3.2)

Oil leak

Pass 25 May 2011 41,186 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

body covers fitted

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

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 18 Jun 2010 37,795 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 30,475 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2008 23,961 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 15,278 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2005 6,138 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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J18 OXA is a 2002 Porsche Boxster in Black with a 3,179cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 J18 OXA, 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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J18 OXA is a 2002 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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