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KE53 NUC

2003 Porsche Cayenne

Silver Petrol 4511cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

146,099 mi
Last recorded146,099 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Porsche Cayenne81,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE53 NUC
MakePorsche
ModelCayenne
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,511cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2025 146,099 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2023 144,592 miles

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2022 140,988 miles

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

Fuel tank mounting strap corroded

Nearside Mirror housing damaged

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 17 Nov 2022 140,942 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Fuel tank mounting strap corroded

Nearside Mirror housing damaged

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2021 138,086 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

long handbrake travel

Pass 25 Nov 2020 134,944 miles

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

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

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

handbrake lever long

Pass 14 Nov 2019 130,856 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm also has screw in tyre. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Nov 2018 125,769 miles

engine cover/under covers fitted

Pass 10 Nov 2017 122,939 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 119,021 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 115,868 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 112,149 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

prop shaft leaking grease

Fail 26 Nov 2014 112,124 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

prop shaft leaking grease

Pass 22 Nov 2013 109,144 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2012 106,043 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 98,016 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 84,502 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 72,410 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2009 72,410 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

N/S/F tyre tread low 1.6mm

Pass 18 Nov 2008 57,791 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2008 57,791 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2007 43,701 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2006 30,958 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2006 30,958 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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KE53 NUC is a 2003 Porsche Cayenne in Silver with a 4,511cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 KE53 NUC, 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 KE53 NUC registered?

KE53 NUC is a 2003 Porsche Cayenne, first registered on 13 November 2003.

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