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MC53 GPF

2003 Porsche Cayenne

Beige Petrol 4511cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

163,716 mi
Last recorded163,716 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2023
Typical for 2003 Porsche Cayenne81,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC53 GPF
MakePorsche
ModelCayenne
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,511cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2023 163,716 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 21 Nov 2023 163,699 miles

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

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides of the car (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

oily underside front

Pass 21 Nov 2022 156,858 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 148,251 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2020 144,747 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2020 144,728 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 138,605 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2019 138,605 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2018 131,867 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2018 131,867 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 123,126 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 103,088 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 106,155 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 97,330 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 89,651 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 83,408 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 74,208 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 63,127 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 50,977 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 49,056 miles

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)

Fail 10 Sep 2007 49,056 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2006 39,623 miles

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

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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MC53 GPF is a 2003 Porsche Cayenne in Beige 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 MC53 GPF, 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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MC53 GPF is a 2003 Porsche Cayenne, first registered on 14 October 2003.

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