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LR52 BYX

2002 Porsche Boxster

Blue Petrol 2700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2024
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

185,390 mi
Last recorded185,390 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2023
Typical for 2002 Porsche Boxster62,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR52 BYX
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,700cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2023 185,390 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2023 168,547 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 146,894 miles
Pass 12 May 2021 134,417 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 119,700 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 98,881 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2018 97,941 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 96,930 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 90,377 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2016 90,381 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)

Fail 17 Mar 2015 84,973 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

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

Pass 17 Mar 2015 84,973 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

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

Pass 26 Mar 2014 74,221 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 66,217 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Fail 24 Apr 2012 54,836 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 54,836 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 22 Mar 2011 46,589 miles

front tyres slightly wearing/worn on insides

Pass 8 Apr 2010 44,487 miles

Nail in rear tyre

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)

driver and passenger front tyres are worn on inner edges

driver and passenger rear tyres are worn badly on inside egdes

Pass 26 Feb 2009 41,523 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nail in offside rear tyre

front tyres wearing on inside edge

n/s/r tyre wearing on inside edge

Fail 4 Oct 2007 39,825 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 4 Oct 2007 39,825 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 29,816 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2005 25,157 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 BYX is a 2002 Porsche Boxster in Blue with a 2,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 LR52 BYX, 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 BYX registered?

LR52 BYX is a 2002 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 23 December 2002.

Is LR52 BYX safe to buy?

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