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FA53 CME

2003 Porsche Cayenne

Black Petrol 4511cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

137,023 mi
Last recorded137,023 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2023
Typical for 2003 Porsche Cayenne81,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA53 CME
MakePorsche
ModelCayenne
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,511cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2023 137,023 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 133,483 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2020 113,718 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 104,786 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s/f & n/s/f (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective o/s/f & n/s/f (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view o/s/f & n/s/f (3.2 (a) (i))

air suspension light on

Fail 4 Mar 2019 104,784 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s/f & n/s/f (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective o/s/f & n/s/f (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view o/s/f & n/s/f (3.2 (a) (i))

air suspension light on

Pass 4 Apr 2018 101,117 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

air suspension warning light on

body work damage front

centre rear seat belt buckle plastic cover missing

o/s/r brake disc corroded

rear anti roll bar corroded

Fail 12 Mar 2018 101,024 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage front bumper damage (6.1.C.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Central Rear seat belt buckle plastic missing

Central Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear brake disc rusty

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

air suspension warning light on

Pass 9 Feb 2017 96,329 miles

Central Rear seat belt buckle plastic missing

Central Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front mirror cover missing

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

air suspension warning light on

o/s/r & n/s/r brake discs rusty

Fail 6 Feb 2017 96,328 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Central Rear seat belt buckle plastic missing

Central Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front mirror cover missing

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

air suspension warning light on

o/s/r & n/s/r brake discs rusty

Pass 9 Mar 2016 92,803 miles

Centre Rear seat belt buckle plastic missing

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

air suspension warning light on

Fail 7 Mar 2016 92,803 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Centre Rear seat belt buckle plastic missing

Nearside Rear tyre tread bald on inner edge & cuts to sidewall

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

air suspension warning light on

Pass 30 Jan 2015 87,640 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s rear tyre is very worn

Fail 30 Jan 2015 87,640 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s front tyre is very worn

Pass 25 Feb 2014 84,411 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

air suspension fault light on

Fail 24 Feb 2014 84,411 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

air suspension fault light on

Pass 18 Feb 2013 76,471 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2012 66,025 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 23 Jan 2012 66,025 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 57,759 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2011 57,415 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Feb 2010 49,035 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 45,779 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2008 37,784 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 21,206 miles

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

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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FA53 CME is a 2003 Porsche Cayenne in Black with a 4,511cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FA53 CME, 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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FA53 CME is a 2003 Porsche Cayenne, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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