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YJ53 JCU

2003 Porsche Cayenne

Silver Petrol 4511cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

185,967 mi
Last recorded185,967 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Porsche Cayenne81,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ53 JCU
MakePorsche
ModelCayenne
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,511cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2016 185,967 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Oil leak ()

brake pedal pulsing

Fail 24 Oct 2016 185,966 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Oil leak ()

brake pedal pulsing

Pass 11 Nov 2015 180,367 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

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

Fail 11 Nov 2015 180,367 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect dipped beam (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2014 165,920 miles

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

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

o/s/r light lense slightly damaged

Fail 17 Nov 2014 165,920 miles

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

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

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

o/s/r light lense slightly damaged

Pass 14 Oct 2013 159,970 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 153,570 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 144,591 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 129,114 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2009 117,230 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 100,377 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2007 82,747 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2007 82,747 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Aug 2006 60,275 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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YJ53 JCU is a 2003 Porsche Cayenne in Silver with a 4,511cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 YJ53 JCU, 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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YJ53 JCU is a 2003 Porsche Cayenne, first registered on 22 September 2003.

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