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PG53 GEL

2003 Porsche Cayenne

Red Petrol 4511cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

112,820 mi
Last recorded112,820 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Porsche Cayenne81,817 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPG53 GEL
MakePorsche
ModelCayenne
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,511cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 112,820 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear lens damaged still affective

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

Fail 24 Oct 2025 112,820 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear lens damaged still affective

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

Pass 8 Nov 2024 107,745 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens discoloured (4.1.1 (b) (i))

all suspension struts dust cover gaiters splitting

carden shaft centre mount splitting

fuel tank straps corroded but secure

Pass 26 Oct 2023 100,821 miles

Fuel tank securing straps heavily corroded but not insecure

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2023 100,821 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Fuel tank securing straps heavily corroded but not insecure

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 91,166 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play Leaking grease, (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front cornering bulb inop

Parking brake only just met limit on performance

Fail 2 Nov 2022 91,106 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play Leaking grease, (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake only just met limit on performance

Pass 4 Nov 2021 82,887 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/55/18 (5.2.3 (e))

PARKING BRAKE LEVER HAS LITTLE RESERVE TRAVEL

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 76,116 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Centre rear seat belt buckle cover completely missing. (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2020 76,116 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Centre rear seat belt buckle cover completely missing. (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2019 69,738 miles

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

Fuel cap sealing ring perished.

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

Pass 7 Nov 2018 66,674 miles

Front wipers are juddering the screen but clearing

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

Fail 6 Aug 2018 66,663 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2017 64,892 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some under bonnet components

O/S/F Tyre tread worn on inner edge

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Presented with 2nd row seats folded away so seat belt inspection not carried out on them

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Fail 27 Jul 2017 64,892 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some under bonnet components

O/S/F Tyre tread worn on inner edge

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Presented with 2nd row seats folded away so seat belt inspection not carried out on them

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 13 Aug 2016 62,631 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2016 62,631 miles

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

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing stalk (5.1.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 58,652 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 51,866 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 46,737 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 43,203 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2011 38,982 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 36,069 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 31,900 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2008 30,915 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 28,829 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 23,856 miles

off side front fog light insecure

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

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

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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PG53 GEL is a 2003 Porsche Cayenne in Red with a 4,511cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 PG53 GEL, 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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PG53 GEL is a 2003 Porsche Cayenne, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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