2014 · 10 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2014 Porsche Macan MOT pass rate and common faults

1,198 MOT tests in 2024. 84.1% passed first time, compared with 69.9% for all cars the same age.

120Well above average
Passed first time84.1%
Failed or needed repairs15.9%
Typical mileage at test74,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,198 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt5.7%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.9%
    40 marked dangerous
  3. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.3%
  4. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.0%
    21 marked dangerous
  5. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.0%
  6. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn1.0%
  7. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction0.8%
  8. Tyre pressure monitoring system: malfunctioning or obviously inoperative0.8%
  9. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick0.8%
    18 marked dangerous
  10. Headlamp aim: too low0.6%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres5.8%
  2. Body & chassis5.8%
  3. Lights & electrics3.6%
  4. Brakes2.8%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.4%
  6. Suspension2.0%
  7. Emissions & leaks1.1%
  8. Number plates & VIN0.9%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm13.9%
  2. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn6.6%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick5.6%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure4.4%
  5. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened4.3%

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: joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. 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 2014 Porsche Macan?

In 2024, 84.1% of 2014 Porsche Macan cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,198 tests. The average for all 10-year-old cars was 69.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2014 Porsche Macan?

The most common failure reasons were joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2014 Porsche Macan reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 120, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).