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SW51 HAM

2003 Porsche Cayenne

Black Petrol 4511cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

105,480 mi
Last recorded105,480 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Porsche Cayenne81,817 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW51 HAM
MakePorsche
ModelCayenne
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,511cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 105,480 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2025 105,086 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2024 103,902 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 102,154 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 100,294 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 97,845 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 95,852 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 92,741 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 92,436 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 89,464 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Dec 2015 85,884 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Dec 2015 85,884 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp bad earth (1.7.5c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 78,842 miles

offside rear tyre smooth on inside edge

Fail 20 Jan 2015 78,842 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

both rear tyres smooth on inner edge

Pass 5 Feb 2014 69,093 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

petrol tank support straps corroded

Pass 8 Jan 2013 64,185 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f tyre cuts to sidewall rimguards

Fail 7 Jan 2013 64,184 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f tyre cuts to sidewall rimguards

Fail 6 Dec 2012 64,112 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres cuts to sidewall rim guards

Pass 10 Nov 2011 56,667 miles

Nearside rear tyre cracking on inner sidewall, not yet down to cords

Pass 10 Nov 2010 51,416 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 47,566 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 41,091 miles

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)

o/s n/s front tyres slight damage on outer walls

Pass 12 Jun 2007 36,446 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 30,674 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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SW51 HAM is a 2003 Porsche Cayenne in Black with a 4,511cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 SW51 HAM, 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 SW51 HAM registered?

SW51 HAM is a 2003 Porsche Cayenne, first registered on 8 May 2003.

Is SW51 HAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW51 HAM shows 24 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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