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FK52 CAR

2003 Porsche Cayenne

Green Petrol 4511cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

621,368 mi
Last recorded621,368 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Porsche Cayenne81,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFK52 CAR
MakePorsche
ModelCayenne
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,511cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 621,368 miles

Fuel tank mounts corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub frame corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2024 98,394 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear general corrossion all rear suspension components

petrol tank straps corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2023 95,969 miles

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

fuel tank straps very rusty

Fail 7 Aug 2023 95,966 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

fuel tank straps very rusty

Pass 18 Mar 2022 95,055 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

fuel tank straps corroded

Fail 15 Mar 2022 95,036 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

fuel tank straps corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2021 93,014 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 18 Mar 2021 93,002 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 20 Aug 2019 92,066 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 88,024 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2018 88,024 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2017 86,579 miles

Central Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

fuel tank supports corroded

Pass 30 Aug 2016 82,280 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 81,563 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge & has outer sidewall damage

Pass 4 Aug 2014 77,553 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 73,510 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 16 Aug 2012 68,733 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 65,841 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2011 65,841 miles

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

Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jun 2010 55,537 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight free play at anchorage (2.3.4c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension slightly corroded (2.4.G.4a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight free play at anchorage (2.3.4c)

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

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension slightly corroded (2.4.G.4a)

both n/s ando/s inner cv joints damp with greese (not from gattor)

Fail 28 Jun 2010 55,537 miles

Centre Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight free play at anchorage (2.3.4c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension slightly corroded (2.4.G.4a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight free play at anchorage (2.3.4c)

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

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

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension slightly corroded (2.4.G.4a)

both n/s ando/s inner cv joints damp with greese (not from gattor)

Pass 30 Jun 2009 45,970 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2008 38,239 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Jul 2008 38,239 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 23,953 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 15 May 2006 19,480 miles

n/s front tyre wearing low on outer edge

o/s front tyre perishing

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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FK52 CAR is a 2003 Porsche Cayenne in Green with a 4,511cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 FK52 CAR, 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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FK52 CAR is a 2003 Porsche Cayenne, first registered on 16 May 2003.

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