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MP03 HWE

2003 Porsche Cayenne

Silver Petrol 4511cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

123,959 mi
Last recorded123,959 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2025
Typical for 2003 Porsche Cayenne81,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMP03 HWE
MakePorsche
ModelCayenne
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,511cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2025 123,959 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Jan 2025 123,959 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 May 2023 115,218 miles
Fail 22 May 2023 115,218 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

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

Pass 23 May 2022 111,273 miles
Fail 23 May 2022 111,273 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2021 106,645 miles

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

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

all underbody suspension components corroded

front subframe bushed heavily perished and starting to debond

Fail 11 May 2021 106,640 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

all underbody suspension components corroded

front subframe bushed heavily perished and starting to debond

Fail 17 Dec 2020 106,640 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2020 104,433 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from nearside front flexible section (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 17 Jan 2020 104,416 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexible section leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 99,612 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 93,725 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2017 93,307 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 89,609 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 76,969 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 61,564 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 49,771 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2013 49,740 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2013 49,241 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 44,053 miles

Both rear brake discs badly grouved

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

Pass 2 Nov 2010 39,977 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 37,073 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2008 34,796 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2007 31,253 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 28,059 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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MP03 HWE 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 73.1%.

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 MP03 HWE, 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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MP03 HWE is a 2003 Porsche Cayenne, first registered on 13 August 2003.

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