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BC03 BSZ

2003 Porsche Cayenne

Black Petrol 4511cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

128,879 mi
Last recorded128,879 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Porsche Cayenne81,817 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC03 BSZ
MakePorsche
ModelCayenne
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,511cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2020 128,879 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2020 128,879 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2019 126,406 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2019 126,393 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Nov 2018 120,818 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2018 120,792 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 119,102 miles

engine covers and undertray obscuring some components

Pass 21 Feb 2017 103,630 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 92,813 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2014 92,081 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 88,171 miles
Fail 14 May 2013 88,171 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 May 2012 85,466 miles
Pass 28 May 2011 83,674 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2010 75,680 miles

both front tyres bald on shoulders and close to limit

both rear tyres wearing low

Pass 16 Apr 2009 67,275 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 61,181 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 51,659 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 39,688 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2006 39,675 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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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BC03 BSZ is a 2003 Porsche Cayenne in Black with a 4,511cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BC03 BSZ, 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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BC03 BSZ is a 2003 Porsche Cayenne, first registered on 4 June 2003.

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