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EU05 FTJ

2005 Porsche Cayenne

Black Petrol 4511cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

120,729 mi
Last recorded120,729 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Porsche Cayenne82,723 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU05 FTJ
MakePorsche
ModelCayenne
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,511cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2025 120,729 miles

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

Nearside Front fog lamp loose

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

windscreen chip

Pass 8 Mar 2024 117,870 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2023 112,721 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Mar 2023 112,721 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 110,458 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2021 108,129 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2020 106,451 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2020 106,451 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 103,169 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 23 Jan 2019 103,168 miles

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged side wall damage however no cords visible (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears nearing limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 98,562 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Jan 2017 93,232 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Jan 2016 88,211 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2015 83,253 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 21 Jan 2015 83,253 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Jan 2014 78,321 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 73,414 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 69,663 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 64,715 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 60,500 miles

o/s/headlamp retainer clamp not working as intended

parking brake travel quite long

Fail 11 Oct 2010 60,500 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

o/s/headlamp retainer clamp not working as intended

parking brake travel quite long

Pass 29 Oct 2009 52,756 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2009 52,756 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 17 Oct 2008 37,991 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2008 37,937 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 4 Sep 2007 18,264 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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EU05 FTJ is a 2005 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 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 EU05 FTJ, 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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What year was EU05 FTJ registered?

EU05 FTJ is a 2005 Porsche Cayenne, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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