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J40 GSB

2004 Porsche Cayenne

Silver Petrol 4511cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

118,020 mi
Last recorded118,020 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Porsche Cayenne84,940 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ40 GSB
MakePorsche
ModelCayenne
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,511cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 118,020 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2024 114,820 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2023
Pass 18 Nov 2022 108,258 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 99,469 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2021 99,461 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens seriously defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm and worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.66mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 86,069 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

offside rear and centre rear seatbelt stalks outer covers missing

reverse lights not working

Pass 8 Aug 2019 83,088 miles

Seat belt buckle slightly damaged offside rear and central (7.1.2 (d))

undertrays fitted obscuring inspection of some underside components & front both sides headlamp covers slightly faded

Pass 29 Oct 2018 80,265 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2018 80,265 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Sep 2015 79,837 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 26 Aug 2014 74,206 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

both rear tyres low on tread.

rear seat belt buckel surround missing.

Pass 26 Aug 2014 74,206 miles

both rear tyres low on tread.

rear seat belt buckel surround missing.

Pass 4 Sep 2013 67,724 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 59,787 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

drivers electric seat switch knob missing.

rear seat belt buckel surround coming apart.

Pass 22 Aug 2011 53,509 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 46,891 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 39,064 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 32,715 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 25,734 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2007 25,734 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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J40 GSB is a 2004 Porsche Cayenne in Silver with a 4,511cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 2004 Porsche Cayenne models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.3% with a typical mileage of 84,940 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 J40 GSB, 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 22 years old, this Porsche Cayenne is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J40 GSB registered?

J40 GSB is a 2004 Porsche Cayenne, first registered on 3 September 2004.

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