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F8 GMB

2003 Porsche Cayenne

Black Petrol 4511cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

119,712 mi
Last recorded119,712 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Porsche Cayenne81,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF8 GMB
MakePorsche
ModelCayenne
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,511cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 119,712 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall but not to structural cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall but not to structural cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

trimming doesn't allow a check of some parts

Fail 18 Mar 2026 119,710 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall but not to structural cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall but not to structural cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

trimming doesn't allow a check of some parts

Pass 19 Mar 2025 117,692 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall but not to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall but not to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall but not to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Mar 2025 117,690 miles

Central Seat belt retracting mechanism defective not releasing (7.1.2 (e))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall but not to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall but not to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall but not to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 114,089 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2022

Coolant leak ()

trimming doesn't allow a check of some parts

Fail 30 Nov 2022

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

trimming doesn't allow a check of some parts

Pass 3 Dec 2021 108,863 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 106,520 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 103,883 miles

Offside Front Tyre wearing low,3mm.

Offside Rear Tyre wearing low, close to the legal limit.

Pass 30 Jan 2019 98,802 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2019 98,802 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 94,071 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2018 94,071 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Dec 2016 87,374 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 81,331 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2016 81,330 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 19 Dec 2014 78,372 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 72,674 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2013 72,646 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Nov 2012 56,526 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2011 50,426 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 46,197 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2009 46,197 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Mar 2007 42,896 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 35,672 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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F8 GMB is a 2003 Porsche Cayenne in Black with a 4,511cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 F8 GMB, 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 F8 GMB registered?

F8 GMB is a 2003 Porsche Cayenne, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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