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KEN 879

2002 Porsche Boxster

Red Petrol 3200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

43,352 mi
Last recorded43,352 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Porsche Boxster62,772 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKEN 879
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 43,352 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2024 41,687 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2023 39,696 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyre damaged on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Light misting of oil around engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2022 38,346 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2021 36,977 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 36,838 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2019 36,466 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 36,103 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2017 35,827 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

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

Fail 4 Nov 2017 35,827 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2016 35,088 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 34,437 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 33,889 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2013 31,311 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 30,738 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 29,779 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2010 28,474 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Oct 2010 28,474 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 24,207 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 23,012 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 21,291 miles

1,N/S REAR TREAD APPROACHING LIMIT MARKERS.

Fail 31 Aug 2007 21,291 miles

1,N/S REAR TREAD APPROACHING LIMIT MARKERS.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Aug 2006 17,983 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2005 15,892 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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KEN 879 is a 2002 Porsche Boxster in Red with a 3,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 KEN 879, 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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KEN 879 is a 2002 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 1 November 2002.

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