Porsche Macan S D S A (2017)

146 real MOT outcomes analysed • 72.8% first-time pass rate

2017 Porsche Macan S D S A

CarHunch analysed 146 real MOT records for the 2017 Porsche Macan S D S A. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.

The 2017 Porsche Macan S diesel falls short of the UK average, with a 72.8% first-time pass rate compared to 80% nationally—a meaningful gap that suggests you should budget for at least minor remedial work before or shortly after purchase. The good news is that dangerous defects are absent from this cohort, and the 0.12 average failures per vehicle indicates most issues are relatively minor.

These cars are running at a sensible 58,000 miles median for a seven-year-old model, which is right on track for age and suggests owners have been moderate with use. The absence of advisories and low failure count means maintenance has generally kept pace, but the below-average pass rate warrants a pre-purchase inspection from a Porsche-specialist mechanic to catch any lurking faults before you commit.

Below average reliability 7.2% below UK average
72.8%
pass MOT first time
UK average: ~80%
58,041
typical mileage
45,131–71,809 middle half
0%
ever had a dangerous defect
recorded at any MOT
0.12
avg MOT failures per car
over 2.9 tests on record

What to check before buying a 2017 Porsche Macan S D S A

Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.

  • 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
  • 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
  • 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
  • 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.

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Mileage Distribution

Most 2017 Porsche Macan S D S A vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

45,131
low mileage
58,041
typical
71,809
high mileage

Half of all 2017 Porsche Macan S D S A vehicles fall between 45,131 and 71,809 miles.

2017 Porsche Macan S D S A — Still on the Road

Strong survival — 80 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 93% of the peak.

45 80 2021 2025

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2021–2025.

MOT History Averages

2.9
Avg MOT tests per vehicle
0.12
Avg failures per vehicle
0
Avg advisories per vehicle

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