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FB53 EYA

2003 Porsche Cayenne

Beige Petrol 4511cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

118,767 mi
Last recorded118,767 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Porsche Cayenne81,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB53 EYA
MakePorsche
ModelCayenne
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,511cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 118,767 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear suspension heavily corroded

Fail 20 Aug 2025 118,757 miles

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear suspension heavily corroded

Pass 30 Aug 2024 115,907 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2023 110,550 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 106,248 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 103,635 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 103,438 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 102,177 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2017 99,029 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 95,883 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2016 95,873 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2015 92,340 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 88,420 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 84,022 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 78,199 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 69,395 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2011 69,395 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jan 2010 65,184 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2009 58,689 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Jan 2009 58,689 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2008 50,772 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 34,881 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2006 34,815 miles

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre showing sign of side wall stress due to run soft

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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FB53 EYA is a 2003 Porsche Cayenne in Beige with a 4,511cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 FB53 EYA, 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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FB53 EYA is a 2003 Porsche Cayenne, first registered on 18 November 2003.

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