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BU53 LHD

2003 Porsche Cayenne

Black Petrol 4511cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2025
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

72,689 mi
Last recorded72,689 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2024
Typical for 2003 Porsche Cayenne81,817 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2024 72,689 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2023 66,694 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 58,015 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2015 57,678 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 55,502 miles
Fail 14 May 2014 55,502 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 21 Feb 2013 47,683 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 21 Feb 2013 47,683 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 45,557 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2010 44,102 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 38,087 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2008 34,252 miles

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

Fail 20 Dec 2008 34,251 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2007 28,925 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 25,603 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 LHD is a 2003 Porsche Cayenne in Black with a 4,511cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 BU53 LHD, 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 LHD registered?

BU53 LHD is a 2003 Porsche Cayenne, first registered on 16 September 2003.

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