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FN53 DXB

2003 Porsche Cayenne

Black Petrol 4511cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

145,256 mi
Last recorded145,256 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Porsche Cayenne81,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN53 DXB
MakePorsche
ModelCayenne
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,511cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 145,256 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2025 145,115 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested No beam pattern. (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Kick up - wrong way (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 13 Nov 2024 138,126 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2023 130,693 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 124,437 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2021 122,243 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 118,192 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both rear brake discs corroded on inner faces

Fail 26 Nov 2020 118,192 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

both rear brake discs corroded on inner faces

Pass 2 Dec 2019 115,427 miles

N/S/R seat belt not checked due to child seat

O/S/F and N/S/F lower wishbone inner bushes slight play/weak

both rear brake discs corroding

chip to screen

head lamps tarnishing

Fail 25 Nov 2019 115,073 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

N/S/R seat belt not checked due to child seat

O/S/F and N/S/F lower wishbone inner bushes slight play/weak

both rear brake discs corroding

chip to screen

head lamps tarnishing

Pass 22 Nov 2018 110,132 miles

front headlamps tarnishing

Pass 20 Nov 2017 105,455 miles

offside rear childseat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Nov 2016 100,080 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2016 100,080 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 24 Nov 2015 95,975 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 91,400 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 86,999 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 79,024 miles

handbrake warning lamp staying on

nearside and offside rear exhaust clamps broken

Pass 13 Dec 2011 67,348 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2011 66,845 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Dec 2010 56,355 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 44,519 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 14 Dec 2009 44,446 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 20 Dec 2008 36,493 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2007 34,370 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 31,966 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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FN53 DXB is a 2003 Porsche Cayenne in Black with a 4,511cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 FN53 DXB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FN53 DXB registered?

FN53 DXB is a 2003 Porsche Cayenne, first registered on 21 November 2003.

Is FN53 DXB safe to buy?

The MOT history for FN53 DXB shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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