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VU53 FMP

2003 Porsche Cayenne

Silver Petrol 4511cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

148,120 mi
Last recorded148,120 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Porsche Cayenne81,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU53 FMP
MakePorsche
ModelCayenne
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,511cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2021 148,120 miles

Fuel tank slightly loose tank securing straps are deteriorated (6.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2020 135,931 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2020 135,922 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases both front cat/flexys (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2019 131,378 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 17 Apr 2019 131,378 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged perished (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged perished (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2018 124,126 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Front Propshaft universal joint worn rubber coupling ()

Pass 22 Mar 2017 114,588 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2016 101,379 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2014 90,605 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 17 Dec 2014 90,602 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 27 Dec 2013 83,448 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2013 76,604 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 69,013 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2011 63,943 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Jan 2011 63,943 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 59,501 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 52,984 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 49,820 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2007 40,431 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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)

bad oil leak from engine area

Pass 1 Nov 2007 40,431 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)

bad oil leak from engine area

Pass 30 Oct 2006 25,246 miles

fronttyres worn on outer edges.

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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VU53 FMP is a 2003 Porsche Cayenne in Silver with a 4,511cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 VU53 FMP, 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 VU53 FMP registered?

VU53 FMP is a 2003 Porsche Cayenne, first registered on 7 November 2003.

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