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HS51 MBA

2003 Porsche Cayenne

Blue Petrol 4511cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

116,538 mi
Last recorded116,538 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2024
Typical for 2003 Porsche Cayenne81,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHS51 MBA
MakePorsche
ModelCayenne
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,511cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2024 116,538 miles

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))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2022 110,811 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jun 2022 110,809 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2021 104,021 miles

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

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

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 1 Apr 2020 99,818 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2018 98,398 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 97,970 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2018 97,970 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2017 95,335 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2017 95,335 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has had the tread recut (4.1.D.1c)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 15 Dec 2015 87,385 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2015 87,385 miles

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 14 Nov 2014 80,617 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 78,759 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2012 73,538 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 65,467 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 27 Aug 2010 56,735 miles

front brake disc's worn

nearside rear tyre has damage to sidewall

Pass 1 Dec 2009 48,037 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 34,480 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2008 34,480 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2007 24,745 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 16,428 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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HS51 MBA is a 2003 Porsche Cayenne in Blue with a 4,511cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 HS51 MBA, 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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HS51 MBA is a 2003 Porsche Cayenne, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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