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RX53 ZGK

2003 Porsche Cayenne

Blue Petrol 4511cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

167,373 mi
Last recorded167,373 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Porsche Cayenne81,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX53 ZGK
MakePorsche
ModelCayenne
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,511cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 167,373 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2024 160,780 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 160,243 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2023 159,731 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective Deteriorated/cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective Deteriorated/cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Subframe bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Subframe bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2022 152,380 miles

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 27 Jan 2022 152,380 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 17 Jan 2022 152,133 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment No reserve travel (1.1.6 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall rash (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2021 141,769 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 15 Jan 2021 141,769 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2020 133,290 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2020 133,290 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Nov 2018 120,780 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective wiper blade slightly smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Both rear tyres wearing bald on inner edges

Pass 6 Dec 2017 110,197 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2017 110,197 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Wishbone. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Wishbone. (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Nov 2016 98,041 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 86,224 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 72,397 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 60,658 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2014 60,658 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2012 47,974 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 38,473 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 36,734 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 33,808 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 28,603 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 24,479 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 17,539 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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RX53 ZGK is a 2003 Porsche Cayenne in Blue 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 RX53 ZGK, 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 ZGK registered?

RX53 ZGK is a 2003 Porsche Cayenne, first registered on 9 October 2003.

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