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AF53 DOG

2003 Porsche Cayenne

Black Petrol 4511cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

165,058 mi
Last recorded165,058 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Porsche Cayenne81,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 DOG
MakePorsche
ModelCayenne
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,511cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2025 165,058 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2024 161,200 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2024 161,198 miles

Emissions unable to be completed boiled up (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working in bumper not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 157,707 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2022 156,966 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear, inner sides. pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

park brake has low reserve travel

Fail 15 Oct 2022 156,964 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear, inner sides. pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

park brake has low reserve travel

Pass 15 Oct 2021 153,149 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2020 149,805 miles

front flexible brake hoses cracking

fuel tank retaining straps corroded

gearbox oil leak

power steering pipes corroded

Pass 27 Aug 2019 139,650 miles

front brake hoses perished

fuel tank straps corroded

play in offside front steering rack inner joint

Fail 27 Aug 2019 139,650 miles

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

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

front brake hoses perished

fuel tank straps corroded

offside rear inner side light innoperative ,2 fitted

play in offside front steering rack inner joint

slight play in both front bottom ball joints

Pass 21 Sep 2018 127,736 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 124,403 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 123,651 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 119,272 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 107,236 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2014 107,236 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Nov 2013 96,421 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 85,034 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2011 72,670 miles

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)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Nov 2011 72,670 miles

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)

Pass 7 Sep 2010 62,972 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 34,716 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2009 54,672 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Sep 2008 44,326 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Sep 2008 44,326 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 35,762 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2007 35,762 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Sep 2006 25,173 miles

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

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

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

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

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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AF53 DOG is a 2003 Porsche Cayenne in Black with a 4,511cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AF53 DOG, 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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What year was AF53 DOG registered?

AF53 DOG is a 2003 Porsche Cayenne, first registered on 19 December 2003.

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