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MD53 ZVW

2003 Porsche Cayenne

Silver Petrol 4511cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

121,943 mi
Last recorded121,943 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 Porsche Cayenne81,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD53 ZVW
MakePorsche
ModelCayenne
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,511cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2025 121,943 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2024 118,502 miles

Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

bonnet release handle damage

Fail 21 Feb 2024 118,499 miles

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

Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

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

bonnet release handle damage

Pass 21 Feb 2023 116,028 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

bonnet release handle broken

Fail 20 Feb 2023 116,028 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 275/40R20 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

bonnet release handle broken

Pass 28 Feb 2022 113,560 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 111,009 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated advise all 4 brake hoses starting to split + perish. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 22 Feb 2021 111,009 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm + tyre split (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm + tyre split. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose slightly deteriorated advise all 4 brake hoses starting to split + perish. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2020 109,681 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated marked (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated marked (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 27 Feb 2020 109,677 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated marked (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated marked (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2019 106,035 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge advise change - asap (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2018 103,062 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 100,635 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)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 96,377 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 91,509 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2014 91,388 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2013 87,026 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 30 Jan 2013 83,732 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Jan 2013 83,732 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Aug 2011 73,227 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 66,276 miles

front and rear brake discs pitted and worn

Pass 28 Aug 2009 60,824 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 55,279 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 43,101 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 32,952 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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MD53 ZVW is a 2003 Porsche Cayenne in Silver with a 4,511cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 MD53 ZVW, 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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MD53 ZVW is a 2003 Porsche Cayenne, first registered on 5 November 2003.

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