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MC53 HPK

2003 Porsche Cayenne

Black Petrol 4511cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

121,134 mi
Last recorded121,134 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Porsche Cayenne81,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC53 HPK
MakePorsche
ModelCayenne
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,511cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 121,134 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Aug 2024 118,846 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Aug 2024 118,846 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2023 114,233 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both of, inside sdge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 110,033 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2021 105,792 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2020 104,168 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt fitted to rear seats and nearside front seat ()

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge yokohoma advan sport 295 / 35 r 21 107 y (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

cooling leak

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

Fail 25 Jun 2020 104,123 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt fitted to rear seats and nearside front seat ()

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp insecure damage (4.2.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge yokohoma advan sport 295 / 35 r 21 107 y (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

cooling leak

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

Pass 18 Jun 2019 100,735 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2019 100,618 miles

Nearside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury wing mirror cover missing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2018 96,415 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jun 2018 96,415 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Registration plate inscription illegible Front & Rear (0.1 (b))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2017 91,948 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 88,274 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2016 88,274 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Jul 2014 86,740 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2014 86,740 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 80,197 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2013 80,197 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 26 Nov 2012 78,052 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 22 Nov 2012 78,052 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 25 Nov 2011 67,270 miles

Oil leak

center seat belt buckel cracked but seat belt locks securly

ns number plate light lens damaged

Fail 24 Nov 2011 67,269 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

center seat belt buckel cracked but seat belt locks securly

ns number plate light lens damaged

Pass 2 Nov 2010 59,416 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 52,208 miles

Both front tyre`s worn on inside edge`s

Pass 27 Nov 2008 44,239 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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MC53 HPK is a 2003 Porsche Cayenne in Black with a 4,511cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 HPK, 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 MC53 HPK registered?

MC53 HPK is a 2003 Porsche Cayenne, first registered on 4 December 2003.

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