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CX53 BVM

2003 Porsche Cayenne

Black Petrol 4511cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

268,530 mi
Last recorded268,530 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Porsche Cayenne81,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX53 BVM
MakePorsche
ModelCayenne
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,511cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 268,530 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2018 259,732 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2017 242,881 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear parking brake recording low effort (17%)

blead nipple on offside rear brake caliper damp (MOT requirements met at time of test)

bonnet stiff to open

Pass 1 Dec 2016 227,611 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

parking brake requirements only just met (18%), recomend inspection/service

service due indicator on

suspect brake fluid leak at offside rear brake caliper

suspect coolant leak from engine area

Pass 27 Nov 2015 215,470 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2014 197,828 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2013 176,166 miles

Front Tyres Worn On Inside Edges.

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Brake Pads Low.

Pass 26 Nov 2013 176,166 miles

Front Tyres Worn On Inside Edges.

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

Rear Brake Pads Low.

Fail 24 Nov 2012 142,229 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

slight leak from prop shaft seals

Pass 24 Nov 2012 142,229 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

slight leak from prop shaft seals

Pass 13 Oct 2011 115,755 miles

both front tyres wearing on inside edges

nearside rear tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 15 Nov 2010 101,435 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 89,125 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 67,074 miles

o/s/f brake pad warning wire snapped

Pass 3 Oct 2007 41,775 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2006 38,121 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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CX53 BVM is a 2003 Porsche Cayenne in Black with a 4,511cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 CX53 BVM, 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 CX53 BVM registered?

CX53 BVM is a 2003 Porsche Cayenne, first registered on 21 November 2003.

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