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KD52 BWH

2002 Porsche Boxster

Grey Petrol 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

116,313 mi
Last recorded116,313 miles
Recorded on28 May 2025
Typical for 2002 Porsche Boxster62,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD52 BWH
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 May 2025 116,313 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear and offside front cracking slightly in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 May 2025 116,312 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

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

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear and offside front cracking slightly in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2024 116,296 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2023 116,197 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 115,422 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2021 115,178 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2021 115,178 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Aug 2020 114,669 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2020 114,669 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 9 Mar 2019 114,443 miles

All brake discs have surface corrosion

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 25 Feb 2019 114,442 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

All brake discs have surface corrosion

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 113,173 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 112,116 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2016 112,104 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Rear Inner 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 Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Stop lamp not working All (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Dec 2014 111,567 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

poor beam pattern in both headlights.

Pass 26 Mar 2014 104,009 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2014 104,009 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

engine light on.

Pass 13 Apr 2013 90,465 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2013 90,465 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 3 Apr 2012 81,308 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 81,308 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 72,260 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 62,719 miles

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front wiper blades slightly worn.

Fail 12 Apr 2010 62,719 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front wiper blades slightly worn.

Pass 14 Apr 2009 54,169 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 48,711 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2006 42,695 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)

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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KD52 BWH is a 2002 Porsche Boxster in Grey with a 3,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KD52 BWH, 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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KD52 BWH is a 2002 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 17 October 2002.

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