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3 ACX

2002 Porsche Boxster

Blue Petrol 3179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

96,340 mi
Last recorded96,340 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2023
Typical for 2002 Porsche Boxster62,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration3 ACX
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,179cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2023 96,340 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 95,764 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2021 92,269 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2019 91,687 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 91,226 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2017 91,068 miles

All 4 tyres perished on outer edges. No ply or chord exposed at time of test.

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 3 Jul 2016 88,363 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 3 Jul 2016 88,363 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 29 Jan 2015 83,311 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 31 Jan 2014 79,918 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2014 79,918 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 75,387 miles

225/40 R 18 tyres front

265/35 ZR 18 tyres rear

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2012 68,666 miles

both the front brake disc inner surfaces badly deteriorated/pitted/corroded

offside rear drive shaft gaiter has a small split allowing lubricant to leak slightly

Fail 24 Jan 2012 68,666 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both the front brake disc inner surfaces badly deteriorated/pitted/corroded

offside rear drive shaft gaiter has a small split allowing lubricant to leak slightly

Pass 13 Jan 2011 63,945 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Fail 7 Oct 2010 63,895 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2009 57,515 miles

both front tyres worn on inside edges

both outer cv boots (deep cracks in surface) not split at time of test

Fail 3 Aug 2009 57,515 miles

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

both front tyres worn on inside edges

both outer cv boots (deep cracks in surface) not split at time of test

Pass 22 Jul 2008 48,524 miles

front and rear brake pads and discs worn

os/r outer anti roll bar bush worn

os/r outer cv boot cracked

Pass 24 Apr 2007 36,252 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 27,131 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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3 ACX is a 2002 Porsche Boxster in Blue with a 3,179cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 3 ACX, 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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3 ACX is a 2002 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 12 March 2002.

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