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EU53 FMC

2003 Porsche Cayenne

Silver Petrol 4511cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

113,774 mi
Last recorded113,774 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 Porsche Cayenne81,817 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU53 FMC
MakePorsche
ModelCayenne
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,511cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2025 113,774 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2024 113,592 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2023 113,411 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2022 113,178 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 111,606 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords shoulder of tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2021 111,597 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn back bush separated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn back bush separated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joints blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords shoulder of tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 109,975 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2020 109,669 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut in sidewall 285/35/22 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake Requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Seat belt buckle slightly damaged centre (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 108,781 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Exhaust mounting defective tail pipe clamps deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbone rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Valve stem slightly damaged n/s/r and o/s/f (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 23 Apr 2019 108,781 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Exhaust mounting defective tail pipe clamps deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbone rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Valve stem slightly damaged n/s/r and o/s/f (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 107,247 miles

Central rear seat belt buckle damaged

Pass 19 Apr 2017 104,729 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 104,729 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 102,178 miles

Oil leak

Slight wiper damage to windscreen

Fail 25 Apr 2016 102,178 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Brake booster warning light on

Oil leak

Slight wiper damage to windscreen

Pass 16 Mar 2015 97,974 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 94,005 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 90,371 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 85,241 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 85,241 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2011 80,448 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 73,964 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 9 Mar 2010 73,962 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Jan 2009 67,383 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2008 62,772 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 53,680 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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EU53 FMC is a 2003 Porsche Cayenne in Silver with a 4,511cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 EU53 FMC, 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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EU53 FMC is a 2003 Porsche Cayenne, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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