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HF53 BZV

2003 Porsche Cayenne

Silver Petrol 4511cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2026
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

193,388 mi
Last recorded193,388 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 Porsche Cayenne81,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF53 BZV
MakePorsche
ModelCayenne
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,511cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2025 193,388 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2025 193,338 miles

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

Brake lever not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Central Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2022 189,450 miles

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

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

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

Rear Fuel tank slightly loose Tank straps are corroded. (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Suspension unit damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Pass 11 May 2021 179,734 miles
Fail 11 May 2021 179,734 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2020 178,763 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2020 178,763 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2019 174,454 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2018 168,333 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 159,147 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2017 159,147 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Dec 2015 150,743 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2014 140,221 miles

nearside front tyre on the legal limit

offside front tyre on the legal limit

Pass 15 Feb 2013 135,072 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2013 135,066 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Sep 2011 126,712 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2011 126,542 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 112,785 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2010 112,785 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 21 Sep 2009 96,604 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 96,604 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 3 Oct 2007 67,262 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2007 66,511 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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HF53 BZV is a 2003 Porsche Cayenne in Silver with a 4,511cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 HF53 BZV, 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 HF53 BZV registered?

HF53 BZV is a 2003 Porsche Cayenne, first registered on 15 October 2003.

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