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YJ53 ZHV

2003 Porsche Cayenne

Silver Petrol 4511cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2025
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

185,653 mi
Last recorded185,653 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2024
Typical for 2003 Porsche Cayenne81,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2024 185,653 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2023 176,547 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2021 161,645 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 153,393 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear n/s/r + o/s/r coil springs corroded

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some testable items

slight exhaust blow from o/s flexi

Fail 12 Jan 2021 153,385 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Fuel tank insecure n/s + o/s fuel tank straps corroded and snapped (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively power steering pipes (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users coolant leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear n/s/r + o/s/r coil springs corroded

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some testable items

slight exhaust blow from o/s flexi

Pass 6 Jan 2020 148,511 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2019 143,454 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2019 143,454 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 139,425 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2017 134,803 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 127,736 miles

slight play in front lower ball joints

Pass 16 Jul 2014 120,341 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2013 107,980 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2012 97,181 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 85,424 miles

Both rear brake discs rusty

Pass 26 May 2010 71,777 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 May 2009 60,291 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 43,579 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2007 34,244 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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YJ53 ZHV 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 89.5%.

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 ZHV, 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 ZHV is a 2003 Porsche Cayenne, first registered on 9 October 2003.

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