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PCZ 955

2003 Porsche Cayenne

Blue Petrol 4511cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

173,791 mi
Last recorded173,791 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Porsche Cayenne81,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPCZ 955
MakePorsche
ModelCayenne
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,511cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 173,791 miles

covers on under body & parts

Fail 6 Mar 2026 173,789 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

covers on under body & parts

Pass 6 Feb 2025 163,375 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2024 161,552 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2024 161,552 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Feb 2023 160,356 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges

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

Fail 15 Feb 2023 160,334 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative/ not working as intended

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2022 159,171 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear reflector insecure (4.8.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Feb 2021 155,570 miles

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

Offside Front Oil leak from bank1 drivers side-rocker cover gasket all over exhaust and power steering rack.

Pass 4 Feb 2020 154,355 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2019 152,811 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2018 150,938 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2018 150,933 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer Sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

Fuel Tank Strap Corroded Thin Nearside

Slight Sidewall Damage Nearside Rear Tyre-Cords Not Visible/Exposed

Pass 6 Feb 2017 148,488 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 142,756 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake Pads Getting Low

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jun 2014 133,126 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 127,825 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 119,193 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 111,811 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 103,027 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 91,729 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 80,954 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 12 Jun 2008 80,954 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 11 Jun 2007 65,534 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2006 51,379 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres wear to inner and outer edges

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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PCZ 955 is a 2003 Porsche Cayenne in Blue with a 4,511cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 PCZ 955, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PCZ 955 registered?

PCZ 955 is a 2003 Porsche Cayenne, first registered on 27 May 2003.

Is PCZ 955 safe to buy?

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