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KX54 BCV

2004 Porsche Cayenne

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

173,243 mi
Last recorded173,243 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Porsche Cayenne84,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX54 BCV
MakePorsche
ModelCayenne
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 173,243 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2025 173,186 miles

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))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2024 170,520 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front and rear undertrays fitted restricting view of steering and suspension components

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Ball joint slight play / Boot slightly defective minor cut (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak

Parking brake efficiency slightly weak

Fail 21 Oct 2024 170,503 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front and rear undertrays fitted restricting view of steering and suspension components

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Worn and cracking / Tyre nails x2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Ball joint slight play / Boot slightly defective minor cut (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak

Oil level low

Parking brake efficiency slightly weak

Pass 24 Oct 2023 168,266 miles

Front and rear subframes corroded and undersealed

Front and rear undertrays fitted restricting view of steering and suspension components

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear suspension undersealed

Fail 19 Oct 2023 168,261 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front and rear subframes corroded and undersealed

Front and rear undertrays fitted restricting view of steering and suspension components

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear suspension undersealed

Pass 14 Oct 2022 164,611 miles

Front and rear sub frames heavily under sealed

Front flexi slight leak

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2021 160,872 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2021 160,867 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2021 158,572 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2020 155,482 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases o/s flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 7 Apr 2020 155,473 miles

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

Nearside Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

exhaust system corroded

fuel tank strap corroded

grease deposit around centre prop shaft

n/s/r tyre sidewall splitting

o/s/r tyre badly cracking on inner edge/bald

slight blow from o/sf front catalytic converters

various front suspension bushes perished

Pass 13 Mar 2019 152,174 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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 14 Mar 2018 147,000 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 1 Mar 2017 140,015 miles

advise drivers window inoperative

advise nsr tyre worn to near limit

advise budget repairs to both door mirrors

Pass 19 Feb 2016 133,038 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2016 133,036 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords badly worn inner edge (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit INNER EDGE-AT ALLOWABLE LIMIT (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 128,575 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 121,733 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 115,720 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2013 115,720 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2012 101,298 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 85,158 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 2 Mar 2011 85,158 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Mar 2010 66,316 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2009 56,449 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 42,879 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2008 42,879 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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 BCV is a 2004 Porsche Cayenne in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 BCV, 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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KX54 BCV is a 2004 Porsche Cayenne, first registered on 12 November 2004.

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