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FB53 DFN

2003 Porsche Cayenne

Silver Petrol 4511cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2025
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,875 mi
Last recorded87,875 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2024
Typical for 2003 Porsche Cayenne81,817 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB53 DFN
MakePorsche
ModelCayenne
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,511cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2024 87,875 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2023 83,840 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2023 83,840 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 7 Nov 2022 83,840 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2017 81,919 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut not in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords

Offside Front Tyre has a cut not in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords

brake warning light is on

windscreen wipers leaving a slight smear

Fail 2 Nov 2017 81,919 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut not in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords

Offside Front Tyre has a cut not in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords

brake warning light is on

windscreen wipers leaving a slight smear

Pass 15 Oct 2016 75,188 miles

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

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

windscreen wipers leaving a slight smear

Fail 6 Oct 2016 75,147 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

windscreen wipers leaving a slight smear

Pass 6 Oct 2015 70,290 miles

Offside Front parking light value low

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

centre rear seat belt stalk cover missing

Pass 27 May 2015 68,176 miles

**Offside front tyre has badly damaged sidewall**

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

nearside front tyre has damaged sidewall

nearside rear tyre has damaged sidewall

Pass 24 May 2014 60,502 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2014 60,502 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

offside rear tyre deepcuts on outer sidewall replacement recomended asap

Pass 25 May 2013 54,115 miles

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

tyres side walls damaged

Fail 25 May 2013 54,115 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8) DANGEROUS

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

tyres side walls damaged

Pass 25 May 2012 48,249 miles

rear brake discs slightly worn

srs light on

Pass 24 May 2011 45,622 miles

damage to rear o/s tyre wall

Pass 21 May 2010 42,515 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 38,908 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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FB53 DFN is a 2003 Porsche Cayenne in Silver with a 4,511cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 FB53 DFN, 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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FB53 DFN is a 2003 Porsche Cayenne, first registered on 2 September 2003.

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