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J21 PAO

2005 Porsche Cayenne

Black Petrol 3189cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

146,355 mi
Last recorded146,355 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Porsche Cayenne82,723 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ21 PAO
MakePorsche
ModelCayenne
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,189cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 146,355 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2023 141,798 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2023 141,798 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2022 140,515 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 135,049 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2020 128,828 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 125,166 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2019 125,166 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 119,241 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 112,327 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2017 112,327 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 104,351 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 99,583 miles

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)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 91,594 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 84,880 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 12 Oct 2013 84,848 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Nov 2012 75,553 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2011 62,993 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2010 52,042 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2010 52,042 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 26 Oct 2009 41,867 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 4 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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J21 PAO is a 2005 Porsche Cayenne in Black with a 3,189cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 J21 PAO, 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 J21 PAO registered?

J21 PAO is a 2005 Porsche Cayenne, first registered on 3 November 2005.

Is J21 PAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for J21 PAO shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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