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C23 TSW

2005 Porsche Cayman

Black Petrol 3387cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

48,101 mi
Last recorded48,101 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Porsche Cayman56,072 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC23 TSW
MakePorsche
ModelCayman
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,387cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 48,101 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2024 42,553 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2023 42,155 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 41,626 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 39,691 miles

Nearside Front Inner Coolant leak wing ()

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

Offside Front Inner Coolant leak wing ()

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

brake pad warning light on

Pass 16 Nov 2020 38,725 miles

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

brake warning light indicating a fault

Pass 25 May 2019 36,904 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2018 34,814 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 12 May 2018 34,757 miles

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2017 32,900 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 28,817 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2015 28,093 miles

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 5 Dec 2014 24,676 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 23,897 miles

both front brake discs rusty on inner edge.

Pass 30 Nov 2012 22,945 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 22,301 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 20,360 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 15,577 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 9,748 miles

How Reliable is the Porsche Cayman?

Based on 183,163 MOT tests across 18,218 vehicles.

88.7%
Pass Rate
3,060
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
18,218
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,565
position lamp(s) not working 1,354
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 490
Headlamp aim too high 486
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C23 TSW is a 2005 Porsche Cayman in Black with a 3,387cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

Across all 2005 Porsche Cayman models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.9% with a typical mileage of 56,072 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Porsche Cayman fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,565 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C23 TSW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C23 TSW registered?

C23 TSW is a 2005 Porsche Cayman, first registered on 2 December 2005.

Is C23 TSW safe to buy?

The MOT history for C23 TSW shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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