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FGZ 4548

2003 Porsche Cayenne

Black Petrol 4511cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

148,000 mi
Last recorded148,000 miles
Recorded on2 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Porsche Cayenne81,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFGZ 4548
MakePorsche
ModelCayenne
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,511cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 May 2019 148,000 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2018 145,695 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2018 145,695 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 11 May 2016 139,299 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2015 125,347 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2015 125,332 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Parking brake lever is located so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated from the driver's seat (3.1.3c)

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Apr 2014 116,475 miles

off side rear tyre inner tread wear

Fail 22 Apr 2014 116,472 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Front registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

off side rear tyre inner tread wear

Pass 1 May 2013 108,973 miles

noise on o/s/r when applying parking brake

o/s/f tyre worn to 3mm

Fail 1 May 2013 108,972 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

Front Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Front registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

noise on o/s/r when applying parking brake

o/s/f tyre worn to 3mm

Pass 19 Mar 2012 101,658 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 94,519 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)

Pass 13 May 2010 72,348 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2009 53,180 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 38,494 miles
Fail 9 May 2008 38,484 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2006 30,613 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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FGZ 4548 is a 2003 Porsche Cayenne in Black with a 4,511cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 FGZ 4548, 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 FGZ 4548 registered?

FGZ 4548 is a 2003 Porsche Cayenne, first registered on 19 November 2003.

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