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KX54 BCU

2004 Porsche Cayenne

Green Petrol 4511cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

156,490 mi
Last recorded156,490 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Porsche Cayenne84,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX54 BCU
MakePorsche
ModelCayenne
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,511cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 156,490 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2024 147,058 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Fail 6 Nov 2024 147,058 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2024 147,038 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2023 126,720 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged casing missing but not affecting operation at time of test (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2023 126,720 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged casing missing but not affecting operation at time of test (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 116,460 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2021 112,699 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive COOLANT (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2021 112,699 miles

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

Fluid leak, but not excessive COOLANT (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 109,799 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 15 Oct 2020 109,799 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) missing (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 12 Oct 2019 107,482 miles

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

Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 102,400 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 100,792 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 100,442 miles

centre seat belt stalk outer casing broken

under trays and sill covers fitted

windscreen chipped

Fail 15 Sep 2017 100,298 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

centre seat belt stalk outer casing broken

under trays and sill covers fitted

windscreen chipped

Pass 19 Sep 2016 91,470 miles

parking brake pedal anti slip missing.

Fail 19 Sep 2016 91,468 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

parking brake pedal anti slip missing.

Pass 23 Sep 2015 82,226 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2015 82,226 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Nov 2014 70,924 miles

1 of 4 front main beam lights not working

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)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2013 62,996 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 51,519 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 44,200 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)

Pass 20 Feb 2010 35,802 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2008 27,129 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 31 Dec 2007 17,961 miles

Rear centre seat belt buckle cover missing

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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KX54 BCU is a 2004 Porsche Cayenne in Green with a 4,511cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 KX54 BCU, 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 KX54 BCU registered?

KX54 BCU is a 2004 Porsche Cayenne, first registered on 14 October 2004.

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