Porsche Boxster MOT Results

Registered in 2002
72.8% pass rate
from 2,387 tests in 2021
(41% better than other 2002 cars)
Pass rate by mileage
Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for 2002 cars and highlighted areas where the Porsche Boxster is unusually good or bad.

  • 9.2% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (45% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 3.1% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.5% fail on Headlamp aim (31% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.59% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 2.9% fail on Headlamps (42% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 2.6% fail on Headlamp (43% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.25% fail on Headlamp levelling device
      • 0.042% fail on Dipswitch
    • 2.4% fail on Stop lamp (51% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 1.0% fail on Direction indicators (54% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 1.0% fail on Flashing type (54% better than other 2002 cars)
        • 0.59% fail on Individual direction indicators (61% better than other 2002 cars)
        • 0.42% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.13% fail on All direction indicators
        • 0.084% fail on Switch
    • 1.0% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (53% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 0.71% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (46% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.71% fail on Rear fog lamp (45% better than other 2002 cars)
        • 0.71% fail on Rear fog lamp (45% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 0.25% fail on Electrical equipment (67% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.25% fail on Horn
    • 0.21% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.17% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale (2 times worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.042% fail on Main beam tell-tale
    • 0.13% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.13% fail on Switch
    • 0.042% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.042% fail on Position lamp
  • 7.0% fail on Suspension (58% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 3.3% fail on Springs
      • 3.3% fail on Coil springs
        • 3.3% fail on Coil spring
    • 2.8% fail on Anti-roll bars (40% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.59% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.46% fail on Linkage ball joints (65% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.34% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.17% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.042% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.042% fail on Linkage
      • 0.042% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
    • 0.80% fail on Suspension arms (86% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.38% fail on Ball joint (84% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.25% fail on Pins and bushes (89% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Ball joint dust cover (81% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.084% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.34% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.17% fail on Wheel bearings (88% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 0.17% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.084% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.042% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.042% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.084% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.084% fail on Macpherson strut
    • 0.042% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.042% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.042% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
  • 6.2% fail on Brakes (56% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 3.2% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 3.1% fail on Brake performance (61% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 1.7% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (57% better than other 2002 cars)
        • 1.6% fail on Rbt (sp) (55% better than other 2002 cars)
        • 0.042% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
      • 0.75% fail on Parking brake performance (50% better than other 2002 cars)
        • 0.71% fail on Rbt (50% better than other 2002 cars)
          • 0.59% fail on Parking brake performance (54% better than other 2002 cars)
          • 0.084% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.042% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.042% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.042% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 0.50% fail on Service brake performance (84% better than other 2002 cars)
        • 0.50% fail on Rbt (84% better than other 2002 cars)
          • 0.46% fail on Service brake performance (82% better than other 2002 cars)
          • 0.042% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.42% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.29% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (85% better than other 2002 cars)
        • 0.29% fail on Rbt (sp) (85% better than other 2002 cars)
          • 0.21% fail on Service brake performance (72% better than other 2002 cars)
          • 0.084% fail on Service brake imbalance (94% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 0.75% fail on Mechanical brake components (73% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.67% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.67% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.084% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.084% fail on Cable
      • 0.042% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 0.042% fail on Brake pads
    • 0.34% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (78% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.34% fail on Anti-lock braking system (74% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 0.084% fail on Parking brake control (80% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.084% fail on Lever (80% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 0.084% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.084% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.084% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.042% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
      • 0.042% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.042% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.042% fail on Pedal
    • 0.042% fail on Flexible brake hoses
  • 6.1% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 6.0% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 5.9% fail on Spark ignition
        • 4.6% fail on Catalyst emissions (43% worse than other 2002 cars)
        • 0.88% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.80% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (65% better than other 2002 cars)
        • 0.042% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.042% fail on Catalytic converter
      • 0.13% fail on Compression ignition (85% better than other 2002 cars)
        • 0.042% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.042% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.042% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.21% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.21% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 4.5% fail on Body, chassis, structure (54% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 3.0% fail on Transmission
      • 3.0% fail on Drive shafts
        • 3.0% fail on Joints
    • 1.1% fail on Exhaust system (67% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 0.50% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.50% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.042% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.042% fail on Doors
      • 0.042% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.042% fail on Door condition
    • 0.042% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.042% fail on Boot lid condition
  • 3.1% fail on Visibility (62% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 1.8% fail on Washers (51% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 1.7% fail on Wipers (62% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 0.084% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.084% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.042% fail on View to rear
      • 0.042% fail on Mirrors
  • 2.7% fail on Tyres (53% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 1.9% fail on Tread depth (42% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 0.92% fail on Condition (64% better than other 2002 cars)
  • 1.4% fail on Steering (67% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Steering linkage components (56% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Track rod end (51% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.042% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.084% fail on Power steering (80% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.042% fail on Operation
      • 0.042% fail on Pipes and hoses
      • 0.042% fail on Other components
    • 0.042% fail on Steering play
      • 0.042% fail on Steering rack
  • 0.50% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (86% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 0.50% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (68% better than other 2002 cars)
  • 0.42% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.38% fail on Registration plates (55% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 0.042% fail on Vehicle Identification Number
  • 0.13% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.13% fail on Attachment
  • 0.042% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 0.042% fail on Speedometer

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