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CN04 XWG

2004 Porsche Cayenne

Black Petrol 4511cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

168,271 mi
Last recorded168,271 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Porsche Cayenne84,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN04 XWG
MakePorsche
ModelCayenne
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,511cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 168,271 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2025 168,262 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2024 166,075 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

signs of oil leak under side vehicle

Pass 18 Sep 2023 161,593 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front jacking point heavily corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive from the engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2023 161,592 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment no reserve travel (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system hose or joint to pipe! (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded further inspection advised! (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front jacking point heavily corroded

Offside Rear Nail in tyre leaking! ()

Oil leak, but not excessive from the engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2023 161,560 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Excessive smoke from oil leaking on to CAT's (8.2.1.2 (d))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective And flap had to be unlocked manually from inside (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine Leaking on to CAT's amongst other places (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn heavily on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At rear silencer to centre section join (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose At join to centre section (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2022 156,630 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2021 151,517 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Headlamp slightly loose

Offside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 148,425 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH REAR TYRES CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT 3MM (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Mar 2020 148,425 miles

Rear fog lamp not working OFFSIDE REAR INOPERATIVE (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH REAR TYRES CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT 3MM (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 142,712 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 139,620 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2018 139,620 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 129,274 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 115,991 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 105,586 miles

advise on n/s/f flexible brake hose perished

advise on o/s/f flexible brake hose perished

advise on o/s/r tyre perished and worn

advise on play in steering rack

Pass 17 Jul 2014 99,695 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 89,003 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Jun 2012 76,638 miles

parking brake has a long travel ,needs adjusting

Pass 6 Jun 2011 69,237 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Jun 2010 59,860 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front discs slightly worn

park brake efficiency 16%

rear discs slightly worn

Fail 10 Jun 2010 59,860 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

front discs slightly worn

n/s/f side light dim

rear discs slightly worn

Pass 17 Jun 2009 55,285 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2009 50,720 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 7 Apr 2008 42,875 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 30,208 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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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CN04 XWG is a 2004 Porsche Cayenne in Black with a 4,511cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

Across all 2004 Porsche Cayenne models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.3% with a typical mileage of 84,940 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 CN04 XWG, 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 22 years old, this Porsche Cayenne is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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CN04 XWG is a 2004 Porsche Cayenne, first registered on 12 March 2004.

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