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G17 TJL

2005 Porsche Cayenne

Black Petrol 3189cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

135,508 mi
Last recorded135,508 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Porsche Cayenne82,723 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG17 TJL
MakePorsche
ModelCayenne
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,189cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 135,508 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2024 131,858 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 128,256 miles

coolant leak

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 126,365 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened very rusty (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside coolant leak nearside off engine

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

Rear rear subframe a compents rusty

Fail 1 Sep 2022 126,362 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens scracthed pitted (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened very rusty (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside coolant leak nearside off engine

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

Rear rear subframe a compents rusty

Pass 7 Sep 2021 124,413 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer door sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2020 123,800 miles

Centre rear seatbelt catch casing missing.

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

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 119,800 miles

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 114,431 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened wishbone (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2018 114,431 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened wishbone (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened wishbone (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 107,983 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Lower both suspension arms corroded, offside near excessive.

headlamp washers fitted ? inoperative ?

Pass 22 Aug 2016 103,455 miles

Engine covers & under trays fitted restricting full inspection of some components.

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 98,792 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt lock cover missing

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Item removed from drivers view

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

Pass 2 Sep 2014 93,664 miles

centre rear seatbelt lock, cover missing

Pass 19 Aug 2013 85,641 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 79,480 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2012 79,480 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 25 Aug 2011 73,752 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Aug 2011 73,736 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2010 67,833 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 57,216 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

centre rear seat belt buckle missing

Fail 1 Jun 2009 57,098 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

centre rear seat belt buckle missing

Pass 4 Jun 2008 43,920 miles

centre rear buckle cover broken

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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G17 TJL is a 2005 Porsche Cayenne in Black with a 3,189cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 G17 TJL, 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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G17 TJL is a 2005 Porsche Cayenne, first registered on 8 June 2005.

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