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VX53 EFJ

2003 Porsche Cayenne

Silver Petrol 4511cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

221,601 mi
Last recorded221,601 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Porsche Cayenne81,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX53 EFJ
MakePorsche
ModelCayenne
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,511cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2020 221,601 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2019 218,410 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2019 218,410 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2018 210,528 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2017 203,006 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 194,869 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2015 115,046 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 110,491 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 108,294 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2013 107,624 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

eng mangmant light on

Fail 20 Apr 2013 106,492 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2012 100,571 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2012 100,570 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Fail 7 Nov 2011 99,679 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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/f door mirror glass damaged

Pass 3 Nov 2010 94,408 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2010 94,408 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Aug 2009 86,117 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2008 72,306 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 59,826 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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VX53 EFJ is a 2003 Porsche Cayenne in Silver with a 4,511cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 VX53 EFJ, 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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VX53 EFJ is a 2003 Porsche Cayenne, first registered on 2 September 2003.

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