2002 · 22 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2002 Porsche Boxster MOT pass rate and common faults

2,072 MOT tests in 2024. 74.0% passed first time, compared with 58.1% for all cars the same age.

127Well above average
Passed first time74.0%
Failed or needed repairs26.0%
Typical mileage at test83,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 2,072 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Catalyst emissions: Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits3.9%
  2. Coil spring: fractured or broken2.4%
  3. Position lamp: not working2.2%
  4. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt2.2%
  5. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded2.2%
  6. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam1.7%
  7. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements1.5%
  8. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect1.4%
  9. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn1.2%
  10. Rigid brake pipes: leaking on a hydraulic braking system1.1%
    25 marked dangerous

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics16.5%
  2. Brakes9.4%
  3. Emissions & leaks8.2%
  4. Suspension7.5%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.2%
  6. Body & chassis4.1%
  7. Tyres3.3%
  8. Steering1.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded18.2%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened15.0%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm10.4%
  4. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine10.2%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure8.5%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: catalyst emissions: lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2002 Porsche Boxster?

In 2024, 74.0% of 2002 Porsche Boxster cars passed their MOT first time, across 2,072 tests. The average for all 22-year-old cars was 58.1%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2002 Porsche Boxster?

The most common failure reasons were catalyst emissions: lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits; coil spring: fractured or broken; position lamp: not working. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2002 Porsche Boxster reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 127, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).