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FM03 VBC

2003 Porsche Cayenne

Black Petrol 4511cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

125,176 mi
Last recorded125,176 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Porsche Cayenne81,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM03 VBC
MakePorsche
ModelCayenne
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,511cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2018 125,176 miles

Lower General rust under body

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

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

Fail 15 Sep 2018 125,176 miles

Front Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Lower General rust under body

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2017 115,204 miles

Nearside Rear light unit broken

Pass 8 Sep 2016 111,261 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

osr tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 8 Sep 2016 111,261 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

osr tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 9 Aug 2016 111,025 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2015 106,737 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 11 Aug 2014 102,869 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2014 102,869 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2013 98,634 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 79,585 miles

offside rear tyre tread low

Pass 29 Jul 2011 74,357 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2011 74,357 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Aug 2010 70,138 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2010 70,138 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2009 65,724 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 59,890 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2007 53,902 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 53,902 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 26 Jul 2006 47,078 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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FM03 VBC is a 2003 Porsche Cayenne in Black with a 4,511cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 FM03 VBC, 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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FM03 VBC is a 2003 Porsche Cayenne, first registered on 1 August 2003.

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