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K55 RUG

2002 Porsche Boxster

Yellow Petrol 2700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

120,794 mi
Last recorded120,794 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Porsche Boxster62,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK55 RUG
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,700cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 120,794 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2024 120,047 miles

Both front tyres perished

Pass 2 Oct 2023 119,038 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 117,775 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 116,311 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 114,816 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front and rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Oct 2019 114,027 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 112,718 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 111,262 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2017 111,160 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 105,779 miles

Offside Front Lower arm bush starting to de-bond from arm.

Offside Front Slight play in inner steering arm knuckle.

Pass 21 Oct 2015 98,348 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 93,242 miles

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)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Sep 2013 89,455 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2013 89,454 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 3 Oct 2012 83,330 miles

Fuel cap seal starting to perish

Unable to open the boot.

Pass 11 Oct 2011 76,182 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)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exhaust system has clamps and bolts missing (not insecure at time of test )

fuel cap seal perrished

nearside front suspension bump stop deteriorated

nearside rear brake disc badly corroded/ worn

offside front power steering pipe crimped end deteriorated

Pass 13 Oct 2010 71,607 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 61,504 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 51,999 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 43,453 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2006 31,145 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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K55 RUG is a 2002 Porsche Boxster in Yellow with a 2,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 K55 RUG, 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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K55 RUG is a 2002 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 2 January 2002.

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