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LJ05 FDG

2005 Porsche Cayenne

Black Petrol 3189cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

140,545 mi
Last recorded140,545 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Porsche Cayenne82,723 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ05 FDG
MakePorsche
ModelCayenne
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,189cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 140,545 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2025 130,829 miles

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

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))

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2024 122,890 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 115,353 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 104,760 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2021 95,105 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2021 95,105 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 90,448 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2020 90,444 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 81,055 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2018 73,043 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 64,832 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Apr 2017 64,832 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 55,744 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2015 44,899 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2015 44,899 miles

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)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 31,877 miles

offside front tyre cracking

Fail 7 Mar 2014 31,877 miles

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

offside front tyre cracking

Pass 28 Feb 2013 27,791 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2013 27,791 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Mar 2011 23,901 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 17,912 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2009 17,912 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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LJ05 FDG is a 2005 Porsche Cayenne in Black with a 3,189cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 2005 Porsche Cayenne models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.2% with a typical mileage of 82,723 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 LJ05 FDG, 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 21 years old, this Porsche Cayenne is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LJ05 FDG registered?

LJ05 FDG is a 2005 Porsche Cayenne, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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