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MV53 EPE

2003 Porsche Cayenne

Silver Petrol 4511cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

204,608 mi
Last recorded204,608 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2025
Typical for 2003 Porsche Cayenne81,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV53 EPE
MakePorsche
ModelCayenne
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,511cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2025 204,608 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front and rear suspension components corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2023 204,585 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front and rear suspension components corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2022 204,529 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2022 204,524 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2021 203,109 miles

rear suspension component has corrosion

Pass 23 Sep 2020 201,750 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2019 184,592 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2019 184,582 miles

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Apr 2018 175,980 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 170,683 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Apr 2016 160,063 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2016 160,061 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 153,750 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

chips on windscreen

front and rear discs getting lipped

front pads over half worn

front subframe bushes splitting

n/s/f brake flexi pipe deteriorating

o/s/f brake flexi hose deteriorating

o/s/f wishbone bushes splitting

Pass 31 Mar 2014 143,582 miles

front subframe and lower arm bushes splitting

n/s headlamp aim on highest setting

slight deterioration to front flexible brake hoses

wipers poor

Pass 26 Mar 2013 127,771 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 112,976 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 93,768 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 70,362 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 42,989 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 38,562 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Inner Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

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

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

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

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

engine undertray missing

Pass 7 Nov 2006 24,598 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear number plate starting to delaminate and discolour but still readable.

Fail 7 Nov 2006 24,598 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear number plate starting to delaminate and discolour but still readable.

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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MV53 EPE is a 2003 Porsche Cayenne in Silver with a 4,511cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MV53 EPE, 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 MV53 EPE registered?

MV53 EPE is a 2003 Porsche Cayenne, first registered on 9 September 2003.

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