2023 Porsche Macan: common problems and what to check
What gets flagged at MOT on 2023 Porsche Macans, from 188 tests in 2025, plus known faults and what to look at before you buy one.
Small sample: only 188 of these were MOT tested in 2025, so treat the percentages as rough. The known faults below don't depend on it.
What gets flagged at MOT
The share of 2023 Porsche Macan MOT tests where testers flagged each area, as a fail or an advisory. Rough prices are typical independent-garage costs.
- Tyres5% of testsRough price £70–£150
At the viewing: Check the tread on all four tyres, including the inside edges, and look for cracks or bulges.
- Seats and seatbelts1% of testsRough price £80–£250
At the viewing: Pull each seatbelt sharply. It should lock, and retract cleanly.
- Wipers, windscreen and mirrors1% of testsRough price £15–£250
At the viewing: Check for chips in the driver's view, and test the wipers and washers.
- Lights and electrics1% of testsRough price £10–£80
At the viewing: Ask a friend to check every light, including brake lights and indicators, while you operate them.
- Brakes1% of testsRough price £150–£350
At the viewing: Look for a lip on the disc edges and feel for judder or pulling when braking firmly from about 40mph.
- Driveshafts and joints1% of testsRough price £60–£350
At the viewing: On full steering lock, drive slowly and listen for clicking from the front wheels.
Known faults
Reported by owners, mechanics and buying guides for this model and age. Check which engine the car has, as some apply to one engine only.
- Transfer box judderAll engines
Many owners report transfer box faults. A judder can mean it's failing, and one owner was quoted £1,750. It's only free under warranty.
At the viewing: Drive slowly on full lock and pull away gently, feeling for judder.
- Fuel line recallsSome cars
Recalls covered a leaking low-pressure fuel connector with a fire risk (2015, about 1,200 cars) and a fuel pump pipe that could be damaged (2020, about 7,400), plus brake servo, airbag and seatbelt recalls.
At the viewing: Ask a Porsche centre to check the VIN for outstanding recalls.
- Oil leaks (V6 petrol) and spring corrosionOil leaks: V6 petrol. Springs: all
V6 petrols can leak oil, and the suspension springs can corrode early. Listen for knocks or bangs.
At the viewing: Look for oil under the engine and listen over bumps.
- Electrical and infotainment glitchesAll engines
Some owners report electrical faults and infotainment glitches needing software updates.
At the viewing: Test the screen and electrics.
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Other years
| Year | MOT tests | Most flagged |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 4,757 | Tyres 19% |
| 2021 | 3,450 | Tyres 18% |
| 2020 | 3,633 | Tyres 19% |
| 2019 | 4,674 | Tyres 20% |
| 2018 | 3,912 | Tyres 21% |
| 2017 | 5,408 | Tyres 21% |
| 2016 | 4,219 | Tyres 22% |
| 2015 | 3,649 | Tyres 21% |
| 2014 | 1,185 | Tyres 21% |
Where this comes from: the DVSA's anonymised results for every MOT test in Great Britain in 2025, counting tests of 2023 Porsche Macans registered in 2023. "Flagged" includes advisories, so it isn't the same as a fail rate. How we score