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SM53 SJM

2003 Porsche Cayenne

Silver Petrol 4511cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2020
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

131,293 mi
Last recorded131,293 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Porsche Cayenne81,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM53 SJM
MakePorsche
ModelCayenne
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,511cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2019 131,293 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 130,768 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 127,962 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 117,303 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2016 117,303 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2015 104,543 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2015 104,054 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

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)

Pass 30 Jan 2014 95,751 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2014 95,751 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Nov 2012 87,911 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 83,962 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 71,065 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

REAR TAIL PIPES HAVE WEAK BRACKETS ON THEM

Pass 8 Oct 2010 69,514 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Oct 2009 62,874 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 60,418 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 49,112 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 44,619 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 40,667 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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SM53 SJM is a 2003 Porsche Cayenne in Silver with a 4,511cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SM53 SJM, 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 SM53 SJM registered?

SM53 SJM is a 2003 Porsche Cayenne, first registered on 2 September 2003.

Is SM53 SJM safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM53 SJM shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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