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FM03 VFS

2003 Porsche Cayenne S Tiptronic

Black Petrol 4511cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

127,480 mi
Last recorded127,480 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Porsche Cayenne S Tiptronic72,151 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM03 VFS
MakePorsche
ModelCayenne S Tiptronic
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,511cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2026 127,480 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2024 124,771 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 6 Dec 2024 124,770 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 28 Sep 2023 119,541 miles

brake discs corroded

headlight aim present but poor

tyres perished

Fail 3 Aug 2023 119,498 miles

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

headlight aim present but poor

rear brake discs heavily corroded

Pass 30 Jul 2022 118,028 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective slightly tarnished (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective slightly tarnished (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside outer sill corroded

Pass 31 Jul 2021 116,647 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside outer sill corroded

Pass 23 Jul 2020 115,194 miles

Offside Front Outer sill rusted

Pass 6 Aug 2019 111,982 miles

Offside Front Outer sill rusted

Fail 6 Aug 2019 111,982 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer sill rusted

Pass 13 Aug 2018 107,385 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 107,354 miles
Fail 18 May 2018 107,354 miles

Central Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2017 104,058 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer sills excessively corroded outside requirements

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 May 2016 92,229 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases boarderline pass (7.1.2)

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

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

corrosion on front and rear brake disc's

oil leak from transmission

scraping noise from rear wheels when rotated

Fail 25 May 2016 92,229 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases boarderline pass (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

corrosion on front and rear brake disc's

oil leak from transmission

scraping noise from rear wheels when rotated

Fail 28 Apr 2016 92,206 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed side wall damaged (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner side wall splits/cuts to cords (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

corrosion front and rear brake discs

o/s/r tyre getting low on inner of tread

oil leak

Pass 24 Mar 2015 91,381 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s/f tyre close to limit on edge

Fail 24 Mar 2015 91,381 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

o/s/f tyre close to limit on edge

Pass 21 Mar 2014 85,188 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 82,231 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 79,349 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 77,026 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 66,561 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 45,712 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 39,366 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2006 34,187 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2006 34,187 miles

How Reliable is the Porsche Cayenne S Tiptronic?

Based on 1,288 MOT tests across 217 vehicles.

79.7%
Pass Rate
5,860
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
217
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 28
position lamp(s) not working 11
Registration plate lamp not working 10
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 10
Headlamp aim too high 10
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FM03 VFS is a 2003 Porsche Cayenne S Tiptronic in Black with a 4,511cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2003 Porsche Cayenne S Tiptronic models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.8% with a typical mileage of 72,151 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 S Tiptronic fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 28 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FM03 VFS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Porsche Cayenne S Tiptronic typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 23 years old, this Porsche Cayenne S Tiptronic is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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FM03 VFS is a 2003 Porsche Cayenne S Tiptronic, first registered on 17 July 2003.

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