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YJ53 JDU

2003 Porsche Cayenne

Silver Petrol 4511cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 May 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

134,563 mi
Last recorded134,563 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Porsche Cayenne81,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 134,563 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective n/s &o/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

under tray fitted

Fail 20 May 2026 134,563 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective n/s &o/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

under tray fitted

Pass 24 May 2025 134,028 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides lens opered (4.1.4 (b))

Front Inner both sides front tyres wearing inner edges

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under the floor few places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

plastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor

Fail 24 May 2025 134,028 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides lens opered (4.1.4 (b))

Front Inner both sides front tyres wearing inner edges

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under the floor few places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

plastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor

Pass 25 Mar 2024 129,039 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fuel tank strap badly corroded

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

Pass 3 Apr 2023 121,744 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

fuel tank straps corroded

Pass 5 Apr 2022 115,668 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2021 107,795 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose Both rear clamps (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both SIdes (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Apr 2020 101,379 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust dented

Pass 3 Apr 2019 92,566 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2019 92,566 miles

Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 84,721 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 81,267 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2016 75,393 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2015 70,705 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2013 65,670 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Dec 2013 65,670 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2012 63,307 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2012 63,301 miles

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Pass 30 Nov 2011 58,946 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2010 51,367 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 42,450 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 38,362 miles

front and rear braske discs and pads wearing thin.

front tyres wearing off on inner edges.

Pass 25 Oct 2007 24,758 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 12 Oct 2006 11,773 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 JDU is a 2003 Porsche Cayenne in Silver with a 4,511cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YJ53 JDU, 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 JDU is a 2003 Porsche Cayenne, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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