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ST53 DEY

2003 Porsche Cayenne

Black Petrol 4511cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

177,635 mi
Last recorded177,635 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2024
Typical for 2003 Porsche Cayenne81,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST53 DEY
MakePorsche
ModelCayenne
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,511cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2024 177,635 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity tint causing light to be dull (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Fail 10 Dec 2024 177,635 miles

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

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity tint causing light to be dull (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Fail 31 Oct 2024 177,636 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Fuel tank insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 12 Jul 2024 177,634 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 19 May 2023 170,118 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective n/s & o/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Suspension components flaking/corroded

Pass 26 Jan 2022 166,513 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 162,812 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 159,840 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 157,783 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2018 157,783 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 155,481 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 153,661 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2016 153,661 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2015 148,142 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2015 148,142 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2014 138,943 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 131,851 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 119,774 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 95,932 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 81,314 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 64,474 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 61,895 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 50,151 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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ST53 DEY is a 2003 Porsche Cayenne in Black with a 4,511cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 ST53 DEY, 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 ST53 DEY registered?

ST53 DEY is a 2003 Porsche Cayenne, first registered on 3 November 2003.

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