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EU55 ONJ

2005 Porsche Cayman

Blue Petrol 3387cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

76,752 mi
Last recorded76,752 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Porsche Cayman56,072 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU55 ONJ
MakePorsche
ModelCayman
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,387cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 76,752 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective slightly deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective slightly deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 28 Apr 2025 74,220 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

Fail 31 Aug 2024 74,216 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective slightly deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 2x nails in tyre ()

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective slightly deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s/r and n/s/r discs corrode/pitted inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2023 73,469 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre x2 1 inner not repairable ()

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Aug 2023 73,467 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective split (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken Broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre x2 1 inner not repairable ()

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 70,238 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

fuel cap seal splitting but still seals

Fail 30 Aug 2022 70,238 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

fuel cap seal splitting but still seals

Pass 15 Sep 2021 69,197 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking /perishing outer shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

n/s/f door mirror glass missing

Fail 13 Sep 2021 69,194 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking /perishing outer shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 69,069 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Feb 2019 67,186 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2019 67,165 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Feb 2018 64,974 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 63,307 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2017 63,307 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 61,051 miles

nearside front bottom ball joint has play

Fail 23 Jan 2016 60,986 miles

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint under load offside front bottom (2.4.G.2)

nearside front bottom ball joint has play

Pass 5 Jan 2015 55,922 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs corroded

offside rear indicator pale

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 2 Jan 2014 52,533 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jan 2013 49,260 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise rear brake pads are starting to wear low

advise rear nearside and offside brake discs the inner faces are slightly pitted on the edges of both discs and are slightly scored.

Pass 27 Jan 2012 41,513 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Dec 2010 35,918 miles

battery in poor condition,not holding charge

offside rear indicator pale

plastic panels fitted not allowing full inspection

rear brake discs corroded

rear tyres low tread outer edge,nearside front tyre low tread on edges

Fail 6 Dec 2010 35,918 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

battery in poor condition,not holding charge

offside rear indicator pale

plastic panels fitted not allowing full inspection

rear brake discs corroded

rear tyres low tread outer edge,nearside front tyre low tread on edges

Pass 13 Nov 2009 29,944 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2009 29,936 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Nov 2008 24,878 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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EU55 ONJ is a 2005 Porsche Cayman in Blue with a 3,387cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EU55 ONJ, 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.

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EU55 ONJ is a 2005 Porsche Cayman, first registered on 26 November 2005.

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