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FJ05 BWU

2005 Porsche Cayenne

Black Petrol 4511cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

101,901 mi
Last recorded101,901 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Porsche Cayenne82,723 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ05 BWU
MakePorsche
ModelCayenne
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,511cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2025 101,901 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n.s & o.s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2023 101,001 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2021 96,689 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 88,915 miles

advise slight oil leak

Pass 24 Oct 2019 86,908 miles

Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear registration lamp is not working

Offside Front driving lamp is inoperative

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

engine and under floor covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Fail 24 Oct 2019 86,908 miles

Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear registration lamp is not working

Offside Front driving lamp is inoperative

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

engine and under floor covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 26 Oct 2018 81,684 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view lower corner (3.2 (a) (i))

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

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Fail 24 Oct 2018 81,684 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view lower corner (3.2 (a) (i))

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

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 26 Oct 2017 70,365 miles

engine and under body covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 10 Oct 2016 61,212 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 58,054 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 54,980 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Fail 26 Jun 2014 54,963 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

offside front tyre has slight damage but not exposing ply or cords

Pass 27 Jun 2013 53,548 miles

advise nearside front foglight not working

advise nearside front headlight aim slightly high but adjuster just turning

Pass 13 Jun 2012 52,610 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 51,200 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 48,306 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 44,833 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 43,643 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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FJ05 BWU is a 2005 Porsche Cayenne in Black with a 4,511cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FJ05 BWU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FJ05 BWU registered?

FJ05 BWU is a 2005 Porsche Cayenne, first registered on 13 April 2005.

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