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LX05 FRU

2005 Porsche Cayenne

Grey Petrol 4511cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

78,923 mi
Last recorded78,923 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Porsche Cayenne82,723 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX05 FRU
MakePorsche
ModelCayenne
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,511cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 78,923 miles

both exhaust tail pipe length reduced

both front side repeater light intensity slightly low

Pass 20 Aug 2024 77,490 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2024 77,484 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2023 76,194 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2022 74,369 miles

offside outer exhaust tailpipe missing

Pass 20 Aug 2021 73,443 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords SIDE WALL AND DAMAGE (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords SIDE WALL AND DAMAGE (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords SIDE WALL AND DAMAGE (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2021 73,443 miles

Central Seat belt not functioning as intended UNABLE TO PULL SEAST BELT TO TEST (7.1.2 (c))

Front Lower Bumper insecure GRILLE INSECURE DAMAGE BEHIND BUMPER (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords SIDE WALL AND DAMAGE (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords SIDE WALL AND DAMAGE (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords SIDE WALL AND DAMAGE (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 69,752 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2020 69,744 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2019 68,787 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2019 68,786 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 11 Aug 2018 67,418 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2018 67,413 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 58,740 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2017 58,754 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Mar 2016 55,883 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 51,327 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2014 47,636 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 42,681 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 38,982 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 35,159 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 30,996 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 27,161 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 21,242 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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LX05 FRU is a 2005 Porsche Cayenne in Grey with a 4,511cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LX05 FRU, 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 LX05 FRU registered?

LX05 FRU is a 2005 Porsche Cayenne, first registered on 16 May 2005.

Is LX05 FRU safe to buy?

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