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HF05 ERJ

2005 Porsche Cayenne

Black Petrol 9999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

132,319 mi
Last recorded132,319 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Porsche Cayenne82,723 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF05 ERJ
MakePorsche
ModelCayenne
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine9,999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 132,319 miles

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

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

Rear underbody slightly corroded

Fail 19 Sep 2025 132,319 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear underbody slightly corroded

Pass 10 Oct 2024 130,597 miles

Central Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 10 Oct 2024 130,597 miles

Central Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2023 129,016 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2021 127,890 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 124,312 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2020 124,206 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Suspension system inoperative (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Apr 2019 120,390 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2019 120,386 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2018 118,865 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 116,150 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 112,330 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both side (3.6.B.4e)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both side (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear both side exhaust clamp weakened

Fail 7 Mar 2016 112,330 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both side (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both side (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear both side exhaust clamp weakened

Pass 6 Mar 2015 103,921 miles

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

Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

both tail pipe exhaust clamp cracked

Fail 6 Mar 2015 103,921 miles

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

Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

both tail pipe exhaust clamp cracked

Pass 24 Feb 2014 95,347 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 88,729 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside front wheel bearing slight noise

Fail 2 Mar 2012 80,446 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

very slight pitting to front brake discs

Pass 2 Mar 2012 80,446 miles

very slight pitting to front brake discs

Pass 4 Mar 2011 70,608 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2010 60,877 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 3 Mar 2010 60,877 miles

Nearside 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)

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

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Feb 2009 47,430 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2008 36,339 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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HF05 ERJ is a 2005 Porsche Cayenne in Black with a 9,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 HF05 ERJ, 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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HF05 ERJ is a 2005 Porsche Cayenne, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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