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MC53 LSF

2003 Porsche Cayenne

Silver Petrol 4511cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

41,831 mi
Last recorded41,831 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 Porsche Cayenne81,817 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC53 LSF
MakePorsche
ModelCayenne
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,511cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2025 41,831 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2025 41,832 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2024 41,740 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 18 Jan 2024 41,740 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2023 40,177 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2023 40,177 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jan 2022 39,036 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2022 39,036 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2021 37,938 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

fuel cap/sealing device slightly perished.

Fail 25 Jan 2021 37,938 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

fuel cap/sealing device slightly perished.

Pass 24 Jan 2020 36,717 miles

Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2019 35,977 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 34,200 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Fail 16 Jan 2018 34,200 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (2.2.C.1c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2017 31,069 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2016 28,074 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2016 28,074 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Jan 2015 23,536 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 20,585 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 17,735 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 15,508 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 13,566 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2010 11,737 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2010 11,737 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 8,548 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 6,492 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 LSF is a 2003 Porsche Cayenne in Silver with a 4,511cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 MC53 LSF, 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 LSF registered?

MC53 LSF is a 2003 Porsche Cayenne, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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