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LF54 VAE

2004 Porsche Cayenne

Silver Petrol 3189cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

108,671 mi
Last recorded108,671 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Porsche Cayenne84,940 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF54 VAE
MakePorsche
ModelCayenne
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,189cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 108,671 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Apr 2026 108,663 miles

Offside Rear Fuel tank insecure tank straps broken (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2025 105,777 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Fuel tank slightly loose all tank straps corroded one broken (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2024 99,776 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2023 93,265 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2023 93,243 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both rear tyres outer sidewalls damaged

Pass 27 Apr 2022 84,384 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt all rear seat belts ()

Front windscreen cracked along the top edge out with drivers view

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake caliper lower bridge pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material bridge pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front wheel repaired (welded)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Apr 2022 84,382 miles

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt all rear seat belts ()

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

Front windscreen cracked along the top edge out with drivers view

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake caliper lower bridge pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material bridge pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front wheel repaired (welded)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2021 75,192 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2020 69,501 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front Joint. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 63,780 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2019 63,780 miles

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

Handbrake tell-tale stays illuminated after handbrake release

Pass 18 Jun 2018 60,950 miles

Rear Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe axle inner sills (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing gaitors split (5.3.2 (b))

bonded bushes deteriorating

flexys deteriorating

Fail 18 Jun 2018 60,950 miles

Rear Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe axle inner sills (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing gaitors split (5.3.2 (b))

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

bonded bushes deteriorating

flexys deteriorating

Pass 20 Jun 2017 55,190 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 52,362 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2016 52,362 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 48,628 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2015 48,628 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 46,316 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 42,363 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 37,962 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre rear seat belt buckle cover missing

Fail 4 Oct 2012 37,962 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre rear seat belt buckle cover missing

Pass 1 Jul 2011 36,008 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2010 30,862 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 7 Jul 2010 30,862 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 27,398 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2009 27,382 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 May 2008 22,636 miles

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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LF54 VAE is a 2004 Porsche Cayenne in Silver with a 3,189cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 LF54 VAE, 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 LF54 VAE registered?

LF54 VAE is a 2004 Porsche Cayenne, first registered on 29 December 2004.

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