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GX04 GYJ

2004 Porsche Cayenne

Green Petrol 4511cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

130,370 mi
Last recorded130,370 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Porsche Cayenne84,940 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX04 GYJ
MakePorsche
ModelCayenne
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,511cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 130,370 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2025 128,566 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2025 128,562 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jan 2024 126,640 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Jan 2024 126,640 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low not see levelling device operate (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2023 123,521 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2022 120,320 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 18 Dec 2020 116,917 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 109,402 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2018 103,797 miles

Oil leak around gearbox oil pan

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 6 Aug 2018 103,797 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen Unit deteriorated (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen Unit deteriorated (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak around gearbox oil pan

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 98,212 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

headlamp output is quite dim (units deteriorated)

oil leak around gearbox oil pan

rear sub-frame bushes perished, no movement

Pass 22 Jul 2016 93,556 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

gearbox oil leak from around oil pan drain plug

prop shaft coupling boot leaking grease

Pass 22 Jul 2015 89,367 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

child seats fitted to nearside and offside rear of vehicle preventing full inspection of adult belts

Pass 31 Jul 2014 85,001 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Jul 2014 85,001 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jul 2013 79,302 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jul 2012 73,492 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 66,441 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 8 Jul 2011 66,441 miles

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2010 59,357 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2009 52,386 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 45,865 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 39,454 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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GX04 GYJ is a 2004 Porsche Cayenne in Green with a 4,511cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

Across all 2004 Porsche Cayenne models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.3% with a typical mileage of 84,940 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 GX04 GYJ, 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 22 years old, this Porsche Cayenne is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GX04 GYJ registered?

GX04 GYJ is a 2004 Porsche Cayenne, first registered on 23 April 2004.

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