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HY53 DHO

2003 Porsche Cayenne

Black Petrol 4511cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

124,393 mi
Last recorded124,393 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Porsche Cayenne81,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY53 DHO
MakePorsche
ModelCayenne
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,511cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 124,393 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Fail 29 Jul 2025 124,386 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced BOTH (4.1.4 (b))

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

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 117,757 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 116,728 miles
Pass 11 May 2021 114,929 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inners on both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2020 112,656 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2019 109,229 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 101,017 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 96,721 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 87,986 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 82,677 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both nearside and offside front tyres shouldering outside edge

Fail 24 Feb 2015 82,674 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both nearside and offside front tyres shouldering outside edge

Fail 10 Feb 2015 82,668 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

front tyres wearing on edges

nearside rear parking sensor distroyed

Pass 13 Jun 2013 74,853 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 May 2012 68,964 miles

all tyres wearing on outer edge

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

all brake discs worn

Pass 24 Mar 2011 60,206 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 60,206 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2010 50,900 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 43,759 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Aug 2007 38,755 miles

ADVISE CHECK PARKING BRAKE SHOES

ADVISE REAR BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW

ADVISE WEAR ON REAR BRAKE DISCS

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2007 38,755 miles

ADVISE CHECK PARKING BRAKE SHOES

ADVISE REAR BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW

ADVISE WEAR ON REAR BRAKE DISCS

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

Pass 11 Sep 2006 29,250 miles

ADVISE TYRES GETTING LOW

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

STRONGLY ADVISE REPLACE FRONT BRAKE DISCS AND PADS

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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HY53 DHO is a 2003 Porsche Cayenne in Black 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 HY53 DHO, 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 HY53 DHO registered?

HY53 DHO is a 2003 Porsche Cayenne, first registered on 25 October 2003.

Is HY53 DHO safe to buy?

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