2003 Porsche Cayenne 4.5L Petrol · SF53 MWM
2003 Porsche Cayenne (4.5L, petrol). First registered 16 Oct 2003. Recorded mileage 101,079 miles. MOT expired on 30 Oct 2022.
- Make & Model
- PORSCHE CAYENNE
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 30 Oct 2022
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 101,079 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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This vehicle has not had an MOT in the past 5 years. Mechanical analysis was skipped.
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SF53 MWM Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 31/10/2021
- 101,079 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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SF53 MWM MOT History
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1 MOT test are recorded for this 2003 Porsche Cayenne (SF53 MWM) between October 2021 and October 2021.
The record contains 1 pass and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 0 advisory notices note items to monitor.
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Known faults for Porsche Porsche Cayenne (955/957)
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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- Plastic Coolant Pipe Failure (955 V8)Serious
The original plastic pipes under the intake manifold fail and leak coolant onto the starter motor.
- Bore Scoring (4.5 V8)Serious
Catastrophic wear to the cylinder liners, most common on early 4.5L V8 engines.
- Driveshaft Carrier Bearing FailureModerate
The centre support bearing on the cardan shaft fails, causing a thumping noise under the centre console. A near-certain failure point on all 955/957 models.
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