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BY51 APP

2005 Porsche Cayenne

Grey Petrol 4511cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

145,031 mi
Last recorded145,031 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Porsche Cayenne82,723 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBY51 APP
MakePorsche
ModelCayenne
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,511cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2025 145,031 miles

Corrosion to underbody and suspension components

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) NS + OS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NS + OS (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NS + OS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2024 145,000 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 138,107 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Sep 2022 138,107 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 131,757 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 128,944 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2020 128,943 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 126,148 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 124,301 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 31 Mar 2018 124,292 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 117,602 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 113,556 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 103,768 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 92,639 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2013 92,639 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 30 May 2012 89,622 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 May 2012 89,621 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 May 2011 76,477 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 63,539 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 50,405 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 May 2008 34,725 miles

How Reliable is the Porsche Cayenne?

Based on 388,697 MOT tests across 42,208 vehicles.

84.5%
Pass Rate
6,478
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
42,208
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 5,217
Headlamp aim too high 2,528
Registration plate lamp not working 1,986
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,711
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 1,701
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BY51 APP is a 2005 Porsche Cayenne in Grey with a 4,511cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 2005 Porsche Cayenne models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.2% with a typical mileage of 82,723 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Porsche Cayenne fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 5,217 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BY51 APP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Porsche Cayenne typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 21 years old, this Porsche Cayenne is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BY51 APP is a 2005 Porsche Cayenne, first registered on 20 May 2005.

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