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SF53 MXP

2003 Porsche Cayenne S Tiptronic

Silver Petrol 4511cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

221,759 mi
Last recorded221,759 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2022
Typical for 2003 Porsche Cayenne S Tiptronic72,151 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF53 MXP
MakePorsche
ModelCayenne S Tiptronic
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,511cc
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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2022 221,759 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2021 213,514 miles

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

both real light lens slightly damaged (no white light to rear)

Fail 4 Feb 2021 213,460 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Bonnet seriously at risk of opening inadvertently (3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2020 205,414 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2020 205,414 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2019 193,851 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Feb 2019 193,851 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2018 181,380 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

rear lens damaged

Fail 31 Jan 2018 181,380 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

rear lens damaged

Pass 30 Jan 2017 164,915 miles

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

oil leak

Pass 3 Feb 2016 148,172 miles

undertrays fitted obscuring underside components

Fail 2 Feb 2016 148,154 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

undertrays fitted obscuring underside components

Pass 31 Jan 2015 133,100 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

parking brake getting weak advise check and adjust

rear brake discs show wear and lipped edge

rear tyres getting low on 3/4mm 2555518

Fail 31 Jan 2015 133,100 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

parking brake getting weak advise check and adjust

rear brake discs show wear and lipped edge

rear tyres getting low on 3/4mm 2555518

Pass 1 Feb 2014 120,145 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 107,469 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 96,884 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2010 90,385 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 82,868 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 73,345 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 64,611 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 43,471 miles

How Reliable is the Porsche Cayenne S Tiptronic?

Based on 1,288 MOT tests across 217 vehicles.

79.7%
Pass Rate
5,860
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
217
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 28
position lamp(s) not working 11
Registration plate lamp not working 10
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 10
Headlamp aim too high 10
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SF53 MXP is a 2003 Porsche Cayenne S Tiptronic in Silver with a 4,511cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2003 Porsche Cayenne S Tiptronic models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.8% with a typical mileage of 72,151 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 S Tiptronic fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 28 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SF53 MXP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Porsche Cayenne S Tiptronic typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 23 years old, this Porsche Cayenne S Tiptronic is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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SF53 MXP is a 2003 Porsche Cayenne S Tiptronic, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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