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VU53 HHY

2003 Porsche Cayenne

Beige Petrol 4511cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2025
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

156,103 mi
Last recorded156,103 miles
Recorded on9 May 2024
Typical for 2003 Porsche Cayenne81,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU53 HHY
MakePorsche
ModelCayenne
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,511cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 May 2024 156,103 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2021 152,520 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Central Inner Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and wishbones rusty (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear fuel tank straps rusty

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 144,694 miles

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2019 139,937 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 135,403 miles

Nearside Exhaust mounting defective tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 131,796 miles

rear inner pads worn to limit! rear discs corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2016 128,835 miles

both rear tyres worn to legal limit bald on inner edges

rear inner brake pads appear very low/discs corroded

Pass 31 Oct 2015 126,832 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2014 123,610 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2013 116,989 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2012 114,102 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 109,125 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 94,649 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 91,032 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 81,367 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 71,692 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 49,467 miles

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

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 HHY is a 2003 Porsche Cayenne in Beige with a 4,511cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 VU53 HHY, 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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VU53 HHY is a 2003 Porsche Cayenne, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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