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LR02 MVJ

2002 Porsche Boxster

Blue Petrol 3200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

119,685 mi
Last recorded119,685 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Porsche Boxster62,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR02 MVJ
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 119,685 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 8 Oct 2024 117,954 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2023 115,800 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 113,861 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded at pipe mounting clips (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 9 Aug 2022 113,856 miles

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded at pipe mounting clips (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Inner CV boots perished/cracking, Offside and Nearside

Pass 6 Aug 2021 112,976 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded where pipe mounts to clips (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Perished/Cracking (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 112,233 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2019 109,923 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2019 109,923 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 107,707 miles

Exhaust system very corroded and crumbling at the joints etc but not leaking gases

Offside Rear Outer CV gaiter is starting to perish/rubber cracking

Fail 20 Apr 2018 107,707 miles

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

Exhaust system very corroded and crumbling at the joints etc but not leaking gases

Offside Rear Outer CV gaiter is starting to perish/rubber cracking

Pass 27 Apr 2017 106,413 miles

Front Tyres both sides wearing on inner edges

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe running to hose that goes to front caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake discs both sides corroded especially on the inner faces

Fail 27 Apr 2017 106,413 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Front Tyres both sides wearing on inner edges

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe running to hose that goes to front caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake discs both sides corroded especially on the inner faces

Pass 26 Apr 2016 104,525 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)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 101,738 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

nearside rear tyre inner tread wearing low

Pass 22 Apr 2014 99,138 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 10 Apr 2013 95,008 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 24 Apr 2012 88,955 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 82,543 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)

nearside front tyre inner tread wearing low

offside front tyre inner tread wearing low

Fail 20 Apr 2011 82,542 miles

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

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

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)

nearside front tyre inner tread wearing low

offside front tyre inner tread wearing low

Pass 21 Apr 2010 75,942 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 68,223 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2008 62,845 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 16 Jan 2008 62,845 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 20 Dec 2006 55,636 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2006 55,630 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front 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 17 Aug 2006 50,420 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)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2005 37,984 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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LR02 MVJ is a 2002 Porsche Boxster in Blue with a 3,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LR02 MVJ, 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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LR02 MVJ is a 2002 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 18 July 2002.

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