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BU53 LDC

2003 Porsche Cayenne

Black Petrol 4511cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

219,373 mi
Last recorded219,373 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2024
Typical for 2003 Porsche Cayenne81,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU53 LDC
MakePorsche
ModelCayenne
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,511cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2024 219,373 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 215,914 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2022 210,638 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Fail 23 Mar 2022 210,625 miles

Fuel tank insecure fuel straps broken (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 202,647 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both front tyres worn inner edges

Pass 20 Sep 2019 195,176 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Sep 2019 195,175 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2018 185,700 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2018 185,699 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 171,451 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s/r (4.1.E.1)

rear coil springs corroded

Fail 8 Sep 2017 171,450 miles

Headlamp aim not tested n/s (1.8.A.1c)

Headlamp aim too high o/s (1.8)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam n/s (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s (8.2.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s/r (4.1.E.1)

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2016 160,766 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2016 160,766 miles

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

Headlamp not working on dipped beam n/s (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 141,679 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 124,521 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2014 124,512 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2013 105,858 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on edges

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 19 Sep 2012 91,304 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 91,304 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 77,434 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 63,151 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 36,646 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 24,581 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 20,941 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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BU53 LDC is a 2003 Porsche Cayenne in Black with a 4,511cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 BU53 LDC, 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 BU53 LDC registered?

BU53 LDC is a 2003 Porsche Cayenne, first registered on 27 November 2003.

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