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LF04 HXL

2004 Porsche Cayenne

Black Petrol 4511cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

158,197 mi
Last recorded158,197 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2025
Typical for 2004 Porsche Cayenne84,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF04 HXL
MakePorsche
ModelCayenne
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,511cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2025 158,197 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2022 158,071 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2021 151,670 miles

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Headlamp masks fitted

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

Fail 14 Oct 2020 151,657 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Headlamp masks fitted

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

Fail 13 Oct 2020 151,656 miles

Power steering malfunctioning not operating at 100% (2.1.5 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs very rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 141,582 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2018 123,272 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 99,972 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 80,244 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2016 80,244 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2015 61,412 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 51,162 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 45,147 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 41,562 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 1 Mar 2011 32,102 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2011 32,102 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 22,789 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 17,691 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 13,665 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 13,008 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2007 12,953 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside 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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LF04 HXL is a 2004 Porsche Cayenne in Black with a 4,511cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 LF04 HXL, 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 LF04 HXL registered?

LF04 HXL is a 2004 Porsche Cayenne, first registered on 29 April 2004.

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