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P18 MKJ

2003 Porsche Cayenne

Silver Petrol 4511cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

116,236 mi
Last recorded116,236 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Porsche Cayenne81,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP18 MKJ
MakePorsche
ModelCayenne
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,511cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 116,236 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin aprox 70% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Parking brake (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 6 Dec 2024 109,902 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2023 104,970 miles

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

Fail 6 Dec 2023 104,969 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2022 101,900 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 7 Dec 2022 101,900 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2021 94,626 miles

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

Offside Front Inner track rod has slight play

Pass 8 Dec 2020 88,173 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 88,159 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Aug 2018 87,232 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2017 82,794 miles

Cracks in both rear tyre threads

Rear tail gate structs becoming weak

Rear washer not working

Slight damage to n/s/r light unit

Slight damage to o/s/f tyre outer wall

Fail 5 Aug 2017 82,794 miles

Cracks in both rear tyre threads

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear tail gate structs becoming weak

Rear washer not working

Slight damage to n/s/r light unit

Slight damage to o/s/f tyre outer wall

Pass 3 Aug 2016 80,542 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance cracked in centre (1.2.1d)

Rear rear section of undertray lose

Pass 18 Aug 2015 78,112 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2015 78,112 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 75,200 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 72,587 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Wiper blades look as if they are incorrect type for vehicle however are secure against screen

o/s exhaust tailpipe clamp corroded/splitting

Pass 17 Sep 2012 68,549 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 65,589 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2011 65,589 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 27 Aug 2010 57,537 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)

Pass 22 Jun 2009 53,677 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 42,657 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 34,355 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2007 34,353 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2006 26,946 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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P18 MKJ 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 76.9%.

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 P18 MKJ, 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 P18 MKJ registered?

P18 MKJ is a 2003 Porsche Cayenne, first registered on 16 September 2003.

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