2003 Porsche Cayenne 4.5L Petrol · SJ53 FPN
2003 Porsche Cayenne (4.5L, petrol). First registered 07 Nov 2003. Recorded mileage 179,942 miles. MOT expired on 13 Apr 2025.
- Make & Model
- PORSCHE CAYENNE
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 Apr 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 179,942 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SJ53 FPN Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/04/2024
- 179,942 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SJ53 FPN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Porsche Cayenne (SJ53 FPN) between March 2022 and April 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 12 April 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (5 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))”; “Suspension system inoperative (5.3.5 (a))”; “Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”.
SJ53 FPN Mileage History
- 04/03/2022165,861 mi
- 15/04/2022165,861 mi
- 12/04/2023173,827 mi+7,966 mi
- 12/04/2024179,942 mi+6,115 mi
Average of roughly 6,681 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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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: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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