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FH53 CXF

2003 Porsche Cayenne

Blue Petrol 4511cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

125,994 mi
Last recorded125,994 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Porsche Cayenne81,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH53 CXF
MakePorsche
ModelCayenne
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,511cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2025 125,994 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))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jun 2025 125,994 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2024 120,494 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2024 120,494 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 10 Oct 2023 116,163 miles

Coolant leak ()

general corrosion

Pass 30 Sep 2022 108,926 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 104,596 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides, Perishing and getting low on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides, corroded and pitting (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides, low on tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Feb 2021 104,592 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides, Perishing and getting low on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides, corroded and pitting (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides, low on tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 96,346 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 84,310 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2017 76,098 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 65,777 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 60,195 miles

nearside rear tyre cracked within tread

offside rear tyre has cracks on inner sidewall

Pass 10 Oct 2014 56,847 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

o/s/r inner tyre sidewall perishing

Pass 8 Oct 2013 53,348 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 49,386 miles

Brake pad wear indicator is illuminated - visible pads have sufficient lining but front inners are not clearly visible and may be worn low

Wipers are clearing screen adequately for drivers view but the springs in the arms are weak and not holding firmly against the screen

Fail 3 Oct 2012 49,386 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Brake pad wear indicator is illuminated - visible pads have sufficient lining but front inners are not clearly visible and may be worn low

Headlight aim height adjuster is broken

Wipers are clearing screen adequately for drivers view but the springs in the arms are weak and not holding firmly against the screen

Pass 18 Oct 2010 41,195 miles

Rear brake discs starting to corrode

Pass 8 Oct 2009 36,244 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2008 31,889 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 27,382 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 21,556 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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FH53 CXF is a 2003 Porsche Cayenne in Blue with a 4,511cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FH53 CXF, 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 FH53 CXF registered?

FH53 CXF is a 2003 Porsche Cayenne, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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