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BU53 LHL

2003 Porsche Cayenne

Black Petrol 4511cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

77,470 mi
Last recorded77,470 miles
Recorded on24 May 2011
Typical for 2003 Porsche Cayenne81,817 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 May 2011 77,470 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

nsr tyre - cut on the outer wall.

Fail 23 May 2011

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

nsr tyre - cut on the outer wall.

Pass 10 Feb 2010 65,808 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2010 65,808 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

cut in nearside rear tyre

Pass 11 Sep 2008 57,216 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 11 Sep 2008 57,216 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Sep 2007 44,953 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 32,832 miles

will want 2 rear tyres

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 LHL is a 2003 Porsche Cayenne in Black with a 4,511cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 LHL, 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 LHL registered?

BU53 LHL is a 2003 Porsche Cayenne, first registered on 10 September 2003.

Is BU53 LHL safe to buy?

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