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L8 OXY

2004 Porsche Cayenne

Silver Petrol 4511cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

230,682 mi
Last recorded230,682 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Porsche Cayenne84,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL8 OXY
MakePorsche
ModelCayenne
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,511cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 230,682 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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 Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 31 Jan 2025 217,667 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Feb 2024 200,599 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2023 178,706 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2022 171,540 miles

Engine MIL: malfunction indicator lamp illuminated - ignored as vehicle is dual fuel

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

None working nearside dipped and main beam illuminated during test

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 25 Jan 2022 171,446 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Engine MIL: malfunction indicator lamp illuminated - ignored as vehicle is dual fuel

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

None working nearside dipped and main beam illuminated during test

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 160,215 miles

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

eml light on but vehicle gas converted

Pass 31 Jan 2020 151,521 miles

both number plate lights deteriorated (LED slightly flickering)

eml light on but vehicle gas converted

parking brake efficiency only just met at 17%

Pass 8 Nov 2018 137,277 miles

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))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 123,540 miles

Park Brake performance only just passed

Fail 24 Oct 2017 123,540 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Park Brake performance only just passed

Pass 5 Oct 2016 115,462 miles

both front brake disc's worn thin

both rear brake disc's worn thin

front brake pads worn low

Pass 26 Oct 2015 103,768 miles

Offside outer main beam faulty

Pass 7 Oct 2014 88,412 miles

EML displayed on instrument panel

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Oct 2014 88,277 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

EML displayed on instrument panel

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Oct 2013 71,745 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2013 71,290 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 48,438 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2012 48,384 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Sep 2011 39,278 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2011 39,278 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 12 Aug 2010 23,234 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 19,550 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 15,182 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 12,692 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2007 12,692 miles

Nearside 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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L8 OXY is a 2004 Porsche Cayenne in Silver with a 4,511cc 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 L8 OXY, 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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L8 OXY is a 2004 Porsche Cayenne, first registered on 9 September 2004.

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