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ET03 SZE

2003 Porsche Cayenne

Silver Petrol 4511cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

126,522 mi
Last recorded126,522 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 Porsche Cayenne81,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET03 SZE
MakePorsche
ModelCayenne
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,511cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2025 126,522 miles

Both front wishbone rear bushes deteriating

Fuel tank securing straps corroding

O/s outer cv gaitor deteriating

Slight leak n/s/f exhaust system

Windscreen damaged

Fail 30 Apr 2025 126,522 miles

Both front wishbone rear bushes deteriating

Fuel tank securing straps corroding

O/s outer cv gaitor deteriating

Slight leak n/s/f exhaust system

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen damaged

Pass 10 Apr 2024 124,697 miles

Front suspension lower wishbone bushes worn & slight movement

N/s exhaust flexible system deteriating & slight leak

N/s/r & centre rear seatbelt buckle covers damaged

O/s outer cv gaitor deteriating

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

Slight damage windscreen not excessive

Pass 31 Mar 2023 121,156 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2023 121,156 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 119,164 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 114,056 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 110,300 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 105,359 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2018 99,604 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Outer Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 92,606 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 87,288 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 82,961 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2015 82,961 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 79,916 miles

child seats fitted to o/s and n/s rear unable to carry out full inspection of seat belts

Fail 22 Feb 2013 76,505 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 76,505 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 73,222 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 69,906 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 62,439 miles

rear brake discs very corroded

Fail 19 Jan 2010 62,435 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 12 Jan 2009 53,540 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 41,168 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 25,582 miles

How Reliable is the Porsche Cayenne?

Based on 388,697 MOT tests across 42,208 vehicles.

84.5%
Pass Rate
6,478
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
42,208
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 5,217
Headlamp aim too high 2,528
Registration plate lamp not working 1,986
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,711
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 1,701
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ET03 SZE is a 2003 Porsche Cayenne in Silver with a 4,511cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

Across all 2003 Porsche Cayenne models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.3% with a typical mileage of 81,817 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 Cayenne fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 5,217 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ET03 SZE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Porsche Cayenne typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 23 years old, this Porsche Cayenne is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was ET03 SZE registered?

ET03 SZE is a 2003 Porsche Cayenne, first registered on 9 August 2003.

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