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J4 HET

2005 Porsche Cayenne

Silver Petrol 3189cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

100,221 mi
Last recorded100,221 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Porsche Cayenne82,723 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ4 HET
MakePorsche
ModelCayenne
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,189cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 100,221 miles

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

Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Centre belt outer casing missing (7.1.2 (d))

Slight corrosion underside to all brake and suspension components

Fail 12 Nov 2025 100,194 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Casing missing (7.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Slight corrosion to all brake and suspension components front and rear

Pass 15 Nov 2024 98,174 miles

slight corrosion to all front and rear suspension components

Fail 15 Nov 2024 98,174 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

slight corrosion to all front and rear suspension components

Pass 1 Nov 2023 95,208 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2023 95,208 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2022 92,196 miles

Front Lower suspension components corroded both sides,not seriously weakened

Rear suspension components corroded both sides,not seriously weakened

Fail 9 Nov 2022 92,196 miles

Front Lower suspension components corroded both sides,not seriously weakened

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear suspension components corroded both sides,not seriously weakened

Pass 3 Nov 2021 90,225 miles

slight corrosion on all rear suspension components

Pass 16 Nov 2020 87,510 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2019 84,770 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2019 84,770 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Nov 2018 81,241 miles

Offside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover deteriorated

Pass 10 Nov 2017 77,635 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2017 77,617 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake operation grabbing severely both sides, parking brake not releasing fully. Brake warning light on intermittently (3.7.C.3b)

Pass 2 Nov 2016 72,833 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 69,105 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 65,075 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 63,678 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 59,040 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 48,885 miles

both front tyres have damage on sidewalls

Pass 6 May 2010 39,303 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 28,176 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 15,706 miles

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

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

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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J4 HET is a 2005 Porsche Cayenne in Silver with a 3,189cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 J4 HET, 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 J4 HET registered?

J4 HET is a 2005 Porsche Cayenne, first registered on 16 June 2005.

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