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Porsche Macan reliability

A · Excellent

MOT pass rates and common problems from 189,730 MOT tests of cars first registered 2014–2023.

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91.3%pass first time
+8.9 ptsvs typical car
Beats 99%of cars
189,730MOT tests

Verdict

The Porsche Macan passes its MOT first time on 91.3% of tests, 8.9 points higher than a typical car of the same age and mileage (82.4%). That puts it ahead of 99% of cars on UK roads once age and mileage are taken into account.

By year of first registration, the 2017 Macan does best (beats 100% of cars) and the 2015 worst (beats 99%).

Of its engines, the 3.0 Petrol does best (beats 99%) and the 2.0 Petrol worst (beats 99%).

Better than average on tyres, lights & electrics, brakes.

Watch these weak spots

Drive shaft (CV) joints2.1×as often as a typical car
Number plates1.9×as often as a typical car

MOT pass rate by age

First-time pass rate at each MOT by the car’s age in years.

60%70%80%90%100%3456789101193%93%92%92%91%89%87%85%84%
Porsche MacanTypical car, same age & mileage

Best and worst years

By year of first registration, ranked against all cars on UK roads after adjusting for age and mileage. Green = better than half of cars.

2014
Beats 99%
2015
Beats 99%
2016
Beats 99%
2017
Beats 100%
2018
Beats 99%
2019
Beats 99%
2020
Beats 99%
2021
Beats 99%
2022
Beats 99%
2023
Beats 99%

Engines

All years, most common first. Grades compare each car with cars of the same age and mileage (A = best 20% of cars on UK roads, E = worst 20%), so an older or higher-mileage car can grade above one with a higher pass rate.

EngineYearsTestsPass rateRankGrade
3.0 Diesel2014–201867,85089.1%Beats 99%A
3.0 Petrol2014–202157,03392.4%Beats 99%A
2.0 Petrol2015–202234,96692.0%Beats 99%A
2.9 Petrol2019–202316,60694.4%Beats 99%A
3.6 Petrol2014–201813,27591.9%Beats 100%A

Where it fails

Each area compared with a typical car of the same age and mileage, in points of pass rate. Tap or hover an area to see what to check.

Exhaust: 0.3% of tests fail on emissions & leaks, against 1.2% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Listen for a blowing exhaust at start-up and look underneath for oil or fluid leaks.Suspension: 0.6% of tests fail on suspension, against 3.0% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Listen for knocks over speed bumps and push each corner down: it should settle at once.Lights: 1.9% of tests fail on lights & electrics, against 4.7% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Walk round the car with every light on, including brake, fog and number plate lights.Tyres: 3.7% of tests fail on tyres, against 5.5% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Check the tread on every tyre, including the inner edge, and look for cuts or bulges.Brakes: 1.0% of tests fail on brakes, against 3.3% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Brake firmly on the test drive: the car should stop straight with no pulsing or grinding.Lights: 1.9% of tests fail on lights & electrics, against 4.7% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Walk round the car with every light on, including brake, fog and number plate lights.Lights+2.8 ptsTyres: 3.7% of tests fail on tyres, against 5.5% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Check the tread on every tyre, including the inner edge, and look for cuts or bulges.Tyres+1.8 ptsBrakes: 1.0% of tests fail on brakes, against 3.3% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Brake firmly on the test drive: the car should stop straight with no pulsing or grinding.Brakes+2.3 ptsSuspension: 0.6% of tests fail on suspension, against 3.0% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Listen for knocks over speed bumps and push each corner down: it should settle at once.Suspension+2.4 ptsExhaust: 0.3% of tests fail on emissions & leaks, against 1.2% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Listen for a blowing exhaust at start-up and look underneath for oil or fluid leaks.Exhaust+0.9 ptsSuspension: 0.6% of tests fail on suspension, against 3.0% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Listen for knocks over speed bumps and push each corner down: it should settle at once.Brakes: 1.0% of tests fail on brakes, against 3.3% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Brake firmly on the test drive: the car should stop straight with no pulsing or grinding.Tyres: 3.7% of tests fail on tyres, against 5.5% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Check the tread on every tyre, including the inner edge, and look for cuts or bulges.Lights: 1.9% of tests fail on lights & electrics, against 4.7% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Walk round the car with every light on, including brake, fog and number plate lights.Exhaust: 0.3% of tests fail on emissions & leaks, against 1.2% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Listen for a blowing exhaust at start-up and look underneath for oil or fluid leaks.Lights: 1.9% of tests fail on lights & electrics, against 4.7% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Walk round the car with every light on, including brake, fog and number plate lights.Lights+2.8 ptsTyres: 3.7% of tests fail on tyres, against 5.5% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Check the tread on every tyre, including the inner edge, and look for cuts or bulges.Tyres+1.8 ptsBrakes: 1.0% of tests fail on brakes, against 3.3% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Brake firmly on the test drive: the car should stop straight with no pulsing or grinding.Brakes+2.3 ptsSuspension: 0.6% of tests fail on suspension, against 3.0% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Listen for knocks over speed bumps and push each corner down: it should settle at once.Suspension+2.4 ptsExhaust: 0.3% of tests fail on emissions & leaks, against 1.2% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Listen for a blowing exhaust at start-up and look underneath for oil or fluid leaks.Exhaust+0.9 pts
Better than typicalTypicalWorse than typical
Exhaust: 0.3% of tests fail on emissions & leaks, against 1.2% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Listen for a blowing exhaust at start-up and look underneath for oil or fluid leaks.

Every MOT area

Share of tests failing on each area, against a typical car of the same age and mileage (black line).

Tyres
3.7% vs 5.5%
Lights & electrics
1.9% vs 4.7%
Brakes
1.0% vs 3.3%
Body & structure
1.0% vs 0.9%
Visibility
0.8% vs 3.4%
Suspension
0.6% vs 3.0%
Emissions & leaks
0.3% vs 1.2%
Seat belts & airbags
0.2% vs 0.4%
Steering
0.1% vs 0.6%
Wheels
0.1% vs 0.2%

Buying one or MOT due? Check these

  • Tyre damage & cracking
    Look for cuts, bulges and cracking on both sidewalls of every tyre.
  • Tyre tread depth
    Check every tyre, including the inner edge, has at least 3 mm of tread. Uneven wear can point to alignment or suspension problems.
  • Headlight aim
    Park facing a wall at night: both dipped beams should sit level and dip to the left.
  • Brake pads
    Ask when the pads were last replaced and look for a brake-wear warning on the dash.
  • Windscreen washers
    Test the washers and wipers: a cheap fix, but a very common MOT fail.
  • Headlight bulbs & units
    Check dipped and main beam on both sides.

Pass rate by mileage

First-time pass rate by mileage at the test.

60%70%80%90%100%0k10k20k30k40k50k60k70k80k90k100k110k96%93%91%89%86%82%
Porsche MacanTypical car

Most common MOT failures

ItemThis carTypicalvs typical
Tyre damage & cracking2.4%3.2%0.7×
Tyre tread depth1.1%1.9%0.6×
Headlight aim1.0%1.8%0.6×
Drive shaft (CV) joints0.9%0.4%2.1×
Brake pads0.6%1.7%0.4×
Windscreen washers0.5%1.3%0.4×
Number plates0.4%0.2%1.9×
Headlight bulbs & units0.4%0.8%0.5×
Tyre pressure warning (TPMS)0.4%0.6%0.6×
Suspension arm bushes0.3%0.4%0.6×

Specific defects found

Tester wording for the most frequent failure items, per 1,000 tests.

Defectper 1,000
A tyre seriously damaged17.2
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements10.7
The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements10.2
A transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc9.0
A tyre cords visible or damaged6.8
Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen5.2
A headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of LED3.6
A tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative3.6
Check another car

Pick a make and model to see its MOT pass rate, best and worst years and weak spots.

Every year and engine

Tap a year to see its engines. Grades compare each car with cars of the same age and mileage (A = best 20% of cars on UK roads, E = worst 20%), so an older or higher-mileage car can grade above one with a higher pass rate.

2023 Porsche Macan1 engine94.2% passA
EngineTestsPass rateRankGrade
2.9 Petrol1,65994.2%Beats 99%A
2022 Porsche Macan2 engines94.0% passA
EngineTestsPass rateRankGrade
2.9 Petrol5,10894.2%Beats 99%A
2.0 Petrol3,12293.7%Beats 98%A
2021 Porsche Macan3 engines93.4% passA
EngineTestsPass rateRankGrade
2.9 Petrol3,91594.4%Beats 99%A
2.0 Petrol3,04292.9%Beats 98%A
3.0 Petrol2,30792.2%Beats 96%A
2020 Porsche Macan3 engines93.3% passA
EngineTestsPass rateRankGrade
3.0 Petrol5,69593.0%Beats 99%A
2.9 Petrol4,06294.7%Beats 100%A
2.0 Petrol3,65892.2%Beats 97%A
2019 Porsche Macan3 engines93.1% passA
EngineTestsPass rateRankGrade
3.0 Petrol13,71693.1%Beats 99%A
2.0 Petrol6,95493.0%Beats 99%A
2.9 Petrol1,86294.2%Beats 100%A
2018 Porsche Macan4 engines92.3% passA
EngineTestsPass rateRankGrade
2.0 Petrol10,57192.0%Beats 99%A
3.0 Petrol8,31592.9%Beats 100%A
3.0 Diesel2,31390.2%Beats 98%A
3.6 Petrol1,70193.7%Beats 100%A
2017 Porsche Macan4 engines91.7% passA
EngineTestsPass rateRankGrade
3.0 Diesel17,29091.0%Beats 99%A
3.0 Petrol12,97092.3%Beats 100%A
3.6 Petrol3,55892.8%Beats 100%A
2.0 Petrol3,14492.0%Beats 99%A
2016 Porsche Macan4 engines90.3% passA
EngineTestsPass rateRankGrade
3.0 Diesel18,64489.5%Beats 99%A
3.0 Petrol8,70391.6%Beats 100%A
3.6 Petrol3,27392.1%Beats 100%A
2.0 Petrol2,22290.4%Beats 99%A
2015 Porsche Macan4 engines88.7% passA
EngineTestsPass rateRankGrade
3.0 Diesel22,22988.1%Beats 99%A
3.0 Petrol4,04990.9%Beats 100%A
3.6 Petrol3,14690.8%Beats 100%A
2.0 Petrol2,25387.6%Beats 97%A
2014 Porsche Macan3 engines87.3% passA
EngineTestsPass rateRankGrade
3.0 Diesel7,37486.3%Beats 99%A
3.6 Petrol1,59789.9%Beats 100%A
3.0 Petrol1,27889.8%Beats 100%A

FAQ

What is the Porsche Macan MOT pass rate?

91.3% of MOT tests on the Porsche Macan were passed first time, based on 189,730 tests between 2018 and 2026 of cars first registered 2014–2023. A typical car of the same age and mileage passes 82.4% of the time.

Is the Porsche Macan reliable?

On MOT results it rates A (excellent): it passes first time more often than a typical car of the same age and mileage and does better than 99% of cars on UK roads. MOT results cover safety and emissions items, not every kind of breakdown.

Which Porsche Macan year is best?

Among years with enough data, the 2017 Macan does best for its age and mileage: it beats 100% of cars on UK roads. The 2015 does worst: it beats 99%.

Which Porsche Macan engine is best?

Across all years, the 3.0 Petrol does best: it beats 99% of cars on UK roads. The 2.0 Petrol does worst: it beats 99%.

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

The most common failure items are tyre damage & cracking, tyre tread depth, headlight aim. Compared with similar cars, drive shaft (CV) joints comes up 2.1× as often.

How we calculate this. We use official MOT results for cars tested in Great Britain from 2018 to 2026. Each car is compared with typical cars of the same age and mileage, so old and new cars are judged fairly; “pts” are percentage points above or below them. Differences also reflect how cars are used and maintained, not only how they are built.