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G9 LYF

2003 Porsche Cayenne

Black Petrol 4511cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2024
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

153,354 mi
Last recorded153,354 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2023
Typical for 2003 Porsche Cayenne81,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG9 LYF
MakePorsche
ModelCayenne
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,511cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2023 153,354 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 24 Apr 2023 153,354 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too high both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 5 Apr 2023 153,344 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Bonnet seriously at risk of opening inadvertently (3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2022 149,358 miles

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

Inner Road wheel slightly distorted all four front and rear (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 31 Mar 2021 144,114 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Both, coil spring slightly corroded

Fail 1 Mar 2021 144,088 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

all springs corroded

slight oil leak

Pass 6 Feb 2020 141,328 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2020 141,328 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 140,345 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2019 140,345 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 19 Dec 2017 132,524 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 18 Dec 2017 132,513 miles

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

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Dec 2016 120,358 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2016 120,356 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 29 Dec 2015 107,424 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement most forward (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Dec 2015 107,424 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement most forward (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 28 Nov 2014 92,439 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

front and rear discs corroded

fuel tank straps corroded

n/s/f tyre sidewall damaged

parking brake release sticking

Pass 21 Nov 2013 86,992 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 23 Nov 2012 81,445 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 74,551 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 69,480 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 64,939 miles

upper and lower engine covers fitted

Pass 19 Mar 2009 60,226 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 2 Apr 2008 56,530 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 45,099 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 30,897 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2006 30,897 miles

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

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

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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G9 LYF is a 2003 Porsche Cayenne in Black with a 4,511cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 G9 LYF, 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 G9 LYF registered?

G9 LYF is a 2003 Porsche Cayenne, first registered on 16 July 2003.

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