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MH03 VNU

2003 Porsche Cayenne

Grey Petrol 4511cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

158,383 mi
Last recorded158,383 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2022
Typical for 2003 Porsche Cayenne81,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH03 VNU
MakePorsche
ModelCayenne
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,511cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2022 158,383 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2022 158,382 miles

Offside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 156,007 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2021 156,007 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Boot lid component likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 133,110 miles

Headlight self adjusting mechanism warning on dash

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))

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

Suspension components corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2019 185,204 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2019 185,204 miles

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

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

Suspension components corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2018 130,242 miles

covers fitted to underside of vehicle

Pass 6 Sep 2017 128,419 miles

Covers fitted to underside of vehicle

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

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

Fail 6 Sep 2017 128,418 miles

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

Covers fitted to underside of vehicle

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2016 124,946 miles

Both rear brake disc faces deteriorated

Covers fitted around engine bay

Covers fitted to underside of vehicle

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened fraying on edge of belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 19 Aug 2016 124,946 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Both rear brake disc faces deteriorated

Covers fitted around engine bay

Covers fitted to underside of vehicle

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened fraying on edge of belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2015 119,739 miles

Both rear brake discs slightly deteriorated on faces

Engine covers fitted in engine bay

Offside front brake binding slightly

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Undertrays fitted to underside of vehicle

Pass 27 Aug 2014 116,227 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 108,904 miles

Both front lower suspension ball joints have slight play when in the jacked position

Parking brake foot operated lever becoming low for travel

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Aug 2013 108,902 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Both front lower suspension ball joints have slight play when in the jacked position

Parking brake foot operated lever becoming low for travel

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Aug 2012 99,857 miles

slight play nsf bottom ball joint

Pass 16 Aug 2011 90,080 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

both rear brake discs worn

Fail 15 Aug 2011 90,080 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

both rear brake discs worn

Pass 16 Aug 2010 80,100 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 68,472 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 60,235 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 53,601 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 44,599 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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MH03 VNU is a 2003 Porsche Cayenne in Grey with a 4,511cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 MH03 VNU, 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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MH03 VNU is a 2003 Porsche Cayenne, first registered on 6 August 2003.

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