2017 · 7 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2017 Porsche Macan MOT pass rate and common faults

5,401 MOT tests in 2024. 91.5% passed first time, compared with 79.8% for all cars the same age.

115Well above average
Passed first time91.5%
Failed or needed repairs8.5%
Typical mileage at test52,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 5,401 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.3%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.0%
    114 marked dangerous
  3. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed0.7%
    56 marked dangerous
  4. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt0.4%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick0.4%
    37 marked dangerous
  6. Headlamp aim: too high0.3%
  7. Steering rack: gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt0.3%
  8. Headlamp aim: too low0.3%
  9. Brake pads: worn down to wear indicator0.3%
  10. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam0.3%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Tyres4.0%
  2. Lights & electrics2.3%
  3. Brakes1.1%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)1.0%
  5. Body & chassis0.5%
  6. Number plates & VIN0.5%
  7. Suspension0.4%
  8. Steering0.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm12.7%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick5.6%
  3. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn2.8%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure2.8%
  5. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened2.2%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2017 Porsche Macan?

In 2024, 91.5% of 2017 Porsche Macan cars passed their MOT first time, across 5,401 tests. The average for all 7-year-old cars was 79.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2017 Porsche Macan?

The most common failure reasons were tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2017 Porsche Macan reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 115, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).