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RX53 WHD

2003 Porsche Cayenne

Red Petrol 4511cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2025
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

74,045 mi
Last recorded74,045 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2024
Typical for 2003 Porsche Cayenne81,817 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX53 WHD
MakePorsche
ModelCayenne
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,511cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2024 74,045 miles

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

vehicle has slight miss fire

Pass 1 Sep 2023 71,650 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 1 Sep 2023 71,650 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2022 68,005 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2021 66,292 miles

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

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

Offside Front wheel alignment out

Pass 21 Jul 2017 66,288 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 64,496 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2013 64,496 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Jul 2012 60,306 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 56,824 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside front repeater lamp loose fit / damaged

Fail 24 May 2011 56,824 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside front repeater lamp loose fit / damaged

Pass 11 May 2010 53,088 miles
Fail 11 May 2010 53,085 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 43,900 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 29,078 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.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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RX53 WHD is a 2003 Porsche Cayenne in Red with a 4,511cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 RX53 WHD, 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 RX53 WHD registered?

RX53 WHD is a 2003 Porsche Cayenne, first registered on 8 October 2003.

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