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JH54 KAY

2004 Porsche Cayenne

Silver Petrol 3189cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

162,919 mi
Last recorded162,919 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Porsche Cayenne84,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJH54 KAY
MakePorsche
ModelCayenne
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,189cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 162,919 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2025 161,932 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre

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

Fail 11 Feb 2025 161,931 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))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre

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

Pass 19 Feb 2024 153,221 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 150,647 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases @ rear exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 3 Mar 2023 150,647 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases @ rear exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 149,411 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2022 149,403 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases @ rear box. (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens cloudy.

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 146,299 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2021 146,297 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2020 142,203 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 136,793 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 132,721 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 126,874 miles

Nearside Rear 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 11 Jan 2016 122,863 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 10 Nov 2014 119,045 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Nov 2014 119,045 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Oct 2014 118,878 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 1 Nov 2013 114,307 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 108,617 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2011 99,785 miles

2 rear seat belt buckle covers missing but not effecting operation of seat belt

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Oct 2010 92,580 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Sep 2009 70,218 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 47,971 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 42,006 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Aug 2007 42,006 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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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JH54 KAY is a 2004 Porsche Cayenne in Silver with a 3,189cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 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 JH54 KAY, 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 JH54 KAY registered?

JH54 KAY is a 2004 Porsche Cayenne, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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