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GX55 DHD

2005 Porsche Cayenne

Black Petrol 4511cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

163,569 mi
Last recorded163,569 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Porsche Cayenne82,723 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 163,569 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All rear arms inc sub-frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All four (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Sep 2024 151,185 miles

All rear suspension arm bushes perished

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Sep 2023 143,648 miles

all rear suspension bushes perished

Fail 24 Aug 2023 143,592 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

all rear suspension bushes perished

Pass 19 Aug 2022 132,171 miles

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

hand brake slightly binding on

Pass 23 Aug 2021 122,841 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 118,980 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs inside edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2019 113,259 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 104,412 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2017 96,836 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2016 91,097 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 83,841 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded on calliper (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded on calliper (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 9 Sep 2015 83,840 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded on calliper (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded on calliper (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 75,071 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 66,788 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 1 Oct 2013 66,788 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2012 59,119 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2011 54,483 miles

Airbag light on

PSM Light on

Fail 24 Sep 2011 54,483 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Airbag light on

PSM Light on

Pass 28 Sep 2010 49,397 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 43,569 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 35,190 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 DHD is a 2005 Porsche Cayenne in Black with a 4,511cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 DHD, 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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GX55 DHD is a 2005 Porsche Cayenne, first registered on 21 October 2005.

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