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LR52 BYM

2002 Porsche Boxster

Silver Petrol 3200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

90,054 mi
Last recorded90,054 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2002 Porsche Boxster62,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR52 BYM
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 90,054 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2025 84,330 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2024 82,808 miles

Nearside rear metal brake pipe corroded

Fail 22 Jul 2024 82,800 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside rear metal brake pipe corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2023 81,862 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2023 81,860 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2022 79,206 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2021 75,748 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 17 Aug 2021 75,725 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

exhaust clamp corroded

exhaust clamp missing

Pass 24 Jul 2020 67,191 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 65,335 miles

Undertrays fitted

Pass 22 Aug 2018 62,189 miles

Central Lower under shields covering some components

Pass 1 Jun 2017 60,966 miles

Brake pipes slightly corroded

Engine cover fitted

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both (2.5.A.1c)

Front wiper blades slightly worn

Fuel filler cap seal perishing/cracking

Under-trays fitted

Pass 10 Jun 2016 57,312 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2016 57,307 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 56,844 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 54,144 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2014 54,144 miles

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

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

slight blows from cat to rear silencers

Pass 29 Jan 2013 53,671 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)

slight exhaust gas leak from rear silencer joints

Fail 21 Nov 2011 51,855 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 21 Nov 2011 51,855 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2010 46,739 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 43,244 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 36,595 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2008 36,595 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 Oct 2007 31,304 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 26,041 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2005 19,589 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)

Fail 16 Dec 2005 19,589 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)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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LR52 BYM is a 2002 Porsche Boxster in Silver with a 3,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 LR52 BYM, 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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What year was LR52 BYM registered?

LR52 BYM is a 2002 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 17 December 2002.

Is LR52 BYM safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR52 BYM shows 29 tests with a 72.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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