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LR52 BYO

2002 Porsche Boxster

Blue Petrol 3200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,429 mi
Last recorded96,429 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Porsche Boxster62,772 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR52 BYO
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 96,429 miles
Fail 1 May 2026 96,421 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225 40 18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 265 35 18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Apr 2025 91,875 miles

Exhaust mounting defective studs & nuts that secure catalysts to manifolds have excessively corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all are getting low 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Valve stem slightly damaged all four are perished (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 14 Apr 2025 91,756 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases catalyst (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective studs & nuts that secure catalysts to manifolds have excessively corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all are getting low 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Valve stem slightly damaged all four are perished (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 15 Apr 2024 86,394 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened has slight play when vehicle is raised (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Valve stem slightly damaged all four are perished (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 24 Mar 2023 78,552 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2023 78,552 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2022 72,283 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Mar 2022 72,133 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2020 63,978 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2020 63,932 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jun 2019 56,902 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords also has a nail on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2018 56,588 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 55,506 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

near side front and near side rear brake disc rusty inner side

Fail 25 Oct 2017 55,506 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

near side front and near side rear brake disc rusty inner side

Pass 27 Oct 2016 54,932 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2016 54,932 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Fail 26 Mar 2016 54,920 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

under tray fitted obscure some copmonent

Pass 20 Dec 2014 54,009 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 24 Dec 2013 52,006 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 49,484 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Apr 2011 47,563 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2010 42,580 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2010 42,580 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Jan 2009 39,085 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 37,639 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 26 Mar 2007 35,578 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 30,653 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2005 30,550 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2005 27,689 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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LR52 BYO is a 2002 Porsche Boxster in Blue with a 3,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 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 LR52 BYO, 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 BYO registered?

LR52 BYO is a 2002 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 29 November 2002.

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