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P40 CAY

2003 Porsche Cayenne

Silver Petrol 4511cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

154,159 mi
Last recorded154,159 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 Porsche Cayenne81,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP40 CAY
MakePorsche
ModelCayenne
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,511cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2025 154,159 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Due to steering rack gaiter split open no grease and has corroded the ball joint ()

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

Fail 25 Mar 2025 154,095 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Metal to metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Due to steering rack gaiter split open no grease and has corroded the ball joint ()

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

Pass 20 Feb 2024 142,709 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 23 Jan 2024 142,107 miles

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

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

reverse lamps not working

Pass 10 Nov 2022 135,558 miles

Underneath trays fitted at time of test

Fail 4 Nov 2022 135,558 miles

Emissions not tested Due to eml light on (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Underneath trays fitted at time of test

Underneath trays fitted at time of test

Pass 1 Nov 2021 134,432 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 30 Oct 2021 134,430 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 2 Nov 2020 132,456 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 125,460 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn outer shoulders

Nearside Rear brake disc worn and corroded

Offside Rear brake disc worn and corroded

Offside Rear tyre heavy wear inner shoulder

plastic sill covers fitted

under trays fitted brake pipes and hand brake cables not checked

Fail 5 Sep 2019 125,448 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre worn outer shoulders

Nearside Rear brake disc worn and corroded

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn and corroded

Offside Rear tyre heavy wear inner shoulder

plastic sill covers fitted

under trays fitted brake pipes and hand brake cables not checked

Pass 20 Sep 2018 120,461 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

small stone chip in swept

Pass 7 Sep 2017 114,079 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 7 Sep 2017 114,079 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 100,896 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

rear boot catch difficult to opperate and open from outside

rear tyres wearing in centre

undertrays and engine covers fitted

Fail 22 Sep 2016 100,895 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tread (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

osr nsr tyres nearing legal limit in places

rear boot catch difficult to opperate and open from outside

undertrays and engine covers fitted

Pass 3 Nov 2015 94,905 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 84,772 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Oct 2013 74,167 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 65,001 miles

Fuel tank straps corroding

Pass 4 Nov 2011 56,537 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 55,527 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 52,331 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2009 49,152 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 45,500 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 36,293 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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P40 CAY 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 P40 CAY, 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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P40 CAY is a 2003 Porsche Cayenne, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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