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R555 AYY

2003 Porsche Cayenne

Blue Petrol 4511cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

170,899 mi
Last recorded170,899 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Porsche Cayenne81,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR555 AYY
MakePorsche
ModelCayenne
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,511cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 170,899 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2025 166,365 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2023 164,517 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 157,513 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))

Pass 2 Apr 2021 153,454 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

all brake discs rusty

Pass 26 Mar 2019 125,368 miles

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

Nearside Front 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))

Rear rear disc worn

Fail 25 Mar 2019 125,362 miles

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

Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side no rerserve travle (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front 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))

Rear rear disc worn

Pass 5 Apr 2018 123,932 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and inner edge worn (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and inner edge worn (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 120,621 miles

All four tyres getting low

Slight oil leak

Pass 5 Apr 2016 117,154 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Fail 30 Mar 2016 117,086 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Pass 31 Mar 2015 114,019 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2015 110,419 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 May 2014 102,845 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2014 102,845 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

nearside front Tyre Perished

Fail 8 Apr 2013 95,419 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 95,419 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2012 86,229 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2011 78,629 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2010 65,350 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 50,774 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 41,442 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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R555 AYY is a 2003 Porsche Cayenne in Blue with a 4,511cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 R555 AYY, 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 R555 AYY registered?

R555 AYY is a 2003 Porsche Cayenne, first registered on 4 July 2003.

Is R555 AYY safe to buy?

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