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JOY 52V

2002 Porsche Boxster

Blue Petrol 3200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

67,257 mi
Last recorded67,257 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Porsche Boxster62,772 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJOY 52V
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 67,257 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2025 65,963 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2024 64,759 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2023 62,559 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 61,145 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2021 59,189 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both slight play

Pass 18 Mar 2020 57,995 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2019 56,453 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 55,322 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2018 55,322 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2017 53,065 miles

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

engine covers fitted under trays fitted

Pass 10 Mar 2016 49,920 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2016 49,833 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 47,510 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 44,717 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Feb 2013 39,983 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2012 37,972 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)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 35,366 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 32,778 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 30,525 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 28,121 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2007 25,729 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2006 22,708 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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JOY 52V is a 2002 Porsche Boxster in Blue with a 3,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 JOY 52V, 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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JOY 52V is a 2002 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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