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FA53 BYC

2003 Porsche Cayenne

Beige Petrol 4511cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,563 mi
Last recorded100,563 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Porsche Cayenne81,817 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA53 BYC
MakePorsche
ModelCayenne
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,511cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2018 100,563 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s (3.5.1i)

Front o/s & n/s wipers start to split & smear screen

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s& n/s (3.5.1i)

brakes pad warning

play to o/s & n/s front lower arm bushes

Pass 13 Dec 2016 98,624 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 89,565 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Parking brake pedal sticks on slightly when released

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face (3.5.1i)

Unable to inspect underside fully due to undertrays

Pass 1 Dec 2014 80,733 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 27 Nov 2014 80,529 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 30 Nov 2013 74,463 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 30 Nov 2013 74,463 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Fail 7 Nov 2013 74,413 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all brake discs rusty

Pass 29 Oct 2012 65,948 miles

front tyres wearing

nearside rear exhaust box deteriorated and blowing

Pass 20 Oct 2011 50,418 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2011 50,418 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2010 49,261 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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FA53 BYC is a 2003 Porsche Cayenne in Beige with a 4,511cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FA53 BYC, 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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FA53 BYC is a 2003 Porsche Cayenne, first registered on 14 November 2003.

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