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GX55 DFJ

2005 Porsche Cayenne

Black Petrol 4511cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

133,441 mi
Last recorded133,441 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 Porsche Cayenne82,723 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2024 133,441 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2024 133,441 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose corroded such that the steering is adversely affected both next to rack (2.1.5 (g) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2023 128,981 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

fuel tank straps corroded

Pass 2 Aug 2022 125,242 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 122,016 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 120,230 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2018 116,444 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2018 116,444 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

Pass 26 May 2017 113,828 miles

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

Nearside Rear near side rear brake disc rusty surface

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

Pass 13 Apr 2016 109,228 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2016 109,228 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 102,433 miles

Front brake discs worn.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 May 2014 94,256 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 92,346 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2013 92,346 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 87,655 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 70,923 miles

both front tyres wearing low on edges

Pass 23 Jul 2010 54,901 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 33,459 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 30,934 miles

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

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

offside and nearside front tyres worn close to limit on inner edge

Pass 24 Apr 2007 18,614 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 DFJ is a 2005 Porsche Cayenne in Black with a 4,511cc 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 GX55 DFJ, 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 DFJ registered?

GX55 DFJ is a 2005 Porsche Cayenne, first registered on 7 December 2005.

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