2017 Porsche Macan 3.0L Petrol · PL67 KTK

A fractured coil spring on both front corners recorded as a Major failure at the 2025-07-22 test stands out as the most significant mechanical event in this Macan's MOT history, with the vehicle subsequently passing on 2025-07-28 following rectification. Front coil springs operate under constant cyclic load and are exposed to road salt and grit through the Macan's wheel arches, so a simultaneous fracture on both sides is unusual but not unprecedented on a nine year old SUV and points to component end-of-life rather than a structural concern. Beyond that failure, the record is otherwise largely clean, with the most recent test on 2026-07-29 passing alongside two advisories relating to the front brake pads wearing thin and the nearside rear tyre being worn close to the legal limit at 3 mm. The overall trajectory from 2020 to 2024 showed four consecutive passes with no defects recorded, and the 2025 failure was promptly resolved, leaving the current record in a relatively stable state. With 68,771 miles recorded across approximately nine years, this Macan has averaged around 7,641 miles annually, which sits broadly in line with typical usage for a premium SUV of this age. There are no significant intervals between tests, and the mileage progression appears consistent from year to year, suggesting the vehicle has been in regular use rather than left standing for prolonged periods. Continuous running of this nature places steady, moderate wear on suspension bushes, dampers, brake discs and the dual clutch or torque converter components depending on transmission variant, but avoids the particular risks associated with long lay-up periods such as seized callipers, perished rubber seals and brake fluid degradation through lack of circulation. Given the documented coil spring failure and the advisory on front brake pad wear, a prospective buyer should focus their physical inspection on the front suspension and braking systems. With the springs having been renewed relatively recently, it is worth checking that the replacement components are matched in rate and length, and listening for any clonking or knocking from the front end over uneven surfaces that could indicate that accompanying dampers or top mounts were not renewed alongside the springs. The Macan uses multi-link front suspension with several control arms and bushes, all of which should be inspected for perished or split rubber, as worn bushes will produce vague steering and a reluctance to settle into corners. On the test drive, pay attention to any crash or harsh rebound over speed humps which could suggest that the dampers themselves are tired, and note any vertical bouncing after hitting a bump. The brake condition requires direct attention as well, since the most recent advisory flagged front pads at the 1.1 mm wear limit and a rear tyre at 3 mm tread. With pads now likely approaching or past the minimum thickness, the buyer should expect immediate replacement, and it is prudent to budget for a matching set of front discs if the pads have been running low for some time, as worn pads score discs quickly. On the road, test for any judder through the brake pedal under firm application which would indicate disc runout or thickness variation, and check for any pulling to one side that could suggest a binding or sticking calliper, a known concern on higher-mileage Porsches. The nearside rear tyre edge wear noted in the advisory should also prompt a check of rear wheel alignment and inspection for any perished sidewalls or uneven shoulder wear. Finally, inspect the underside and wheel arches closely for any corrosion to the front subframe, brake pipes and suspension arms, as nine years of UK road conditions can initiate surface oxidation even on a vehicle with a generally clean MOT record.