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GX55 DBU

2005 Porsche Cayenne

Black Petrol 4511cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

105,844 mi
Last recorded105,844 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Porsche Cayenne82,723 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX55 DBU
MakePorsche
ModelCayenne
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,511cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2025 105,844 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2024 102,099 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jul 2024 102,099 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2023 94,516 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both, 2.5mm approx (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jun 2022 93,803 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jun 2021 84,214 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 80,403 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 31 Jul 2019 77,353 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2019 77,353 miles

Central Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Central Prop shaft bearing housing likely to fail (6.1.7 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Aug 2018 74,839 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2018 74,834 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 72,222 miles

front number plate damaged

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Jul 2017 72,222 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2x nails in tyre (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front number plate damaged

Pass 22 Aug 2016 69,493 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2016 69,493 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 65,269 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 60,124 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 56,807 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 53,370 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside front tyre has cut in side wall.

Pass 14 Jul 2011 49,769 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 40,432 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Jun 2009 33,285 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2008 26,094 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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GX55 DBU is a 2005 Porsche Cayenne in Black with a 4,511cc 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 GX55 DBU, 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 GX55 DBU registered?

GX55 DBU is a 2005 Porsche Cayenne, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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