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FJ55 GFE

2005 Porsche Cayenne

Black Petrol 3189cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

134,769 mi
Last recorded134,769 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Porsche Cayenne82,723 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ55 GFE
MakePorsche
ModelCayenne
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,189cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 134,769 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 26 Nov 2025 134,769 miles

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear noise when rotated! suspect fault with parking brake/ shoes ? brake working ok, but recommend investigation.

Pass 29 Nov 2024 133,839 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened slightly corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2024 133,839 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened slightly corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2023 131,883 miles

interior mirror missing

Pass 23 Nov 2022 125,943 miles

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

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

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

interior mirror missing

park brake travel low

Pass 25 Nov 2021 119,545 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2020 114,147 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

int.mirror missing

Fail 23 Nov 2020 114,147 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

int.mirror missing

park brake effort low @16% & travel low

Pass 11 Nov 2019 107,933 miles

park brake effort low @18%

park brake travel low

Pass 28 Nov 2018 102,404 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

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 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2017 95,997 miles

interior mirror missing

park brake low effort @18%

Pass 29 Nov 2016 88,702 miles

park brake travel & effort low

Offside Rear seatbelt stalk cover missing

Fail 8 Nov 2016 88,692 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear seatbelt stalk cover missing

park brake travel low

Pass 6 Nov 2015 82,485 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 77,553 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 73,812 miles

int.mirror missing

Pass 26 Oct 2012 68,668 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2011 61,764 miles

both front tyres are close to the legal limit

nearside rear tyre is close to the legal limit

Pass 24 Aug 2010 55,100 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 34,526 miles

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

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

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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FJ55 GFE is a 2005 Porsche Cayenne in Black with a 3,189cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 FJ55 GFE, 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 FJ55 GFE registered?

FJ55 GFE is a 2005 Porsche Cayenne, first registered on 20 September 2005.

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