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LX55 FRJ

2005 Porsche Cayman

Silver Petrol 3387cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

70,754 mi
Last recorded70,754 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Porsche Cayman56,072 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX55 FRJ
MakePorsche
ModelCayman
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,387cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 70,754 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))

Fail 15 Sep 2025 70,324 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2024 69,954 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2023 69,596 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2023 69,595 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

undertrays fitted preventing full inspection

Pass 26 Aug 2022 68,561 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear caliper pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 Aug 2021 65,073 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2021 65,073 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 62,606 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 61,251 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 59,576 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 58,439 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 56,586 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 52,599 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 45,164 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Dec 2013 39,900 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2013 39,898 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Nov 2012 34,722 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2011 30,451 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 27,324 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 27 Nov 2009 24,565 miles

both front tyres starting to tear

Pass 13 Nov 2008 18,317 miles

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

How Reliable is the Porsche Cayman?

Based on 183,163 MOT tests across 18,218 vehicles.

88.7%
Pass Rate
3,060
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
18,218
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,565
position lamp(s) not working 1,354
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 490
Headlamp aim too high 486
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LX55 FRJ is a 2005 Porsche Cayman in Silver with a 3,387cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2005 Porsche Cayman models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.9% with a typical mileage of 56,072 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 Cayman fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,565 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LX55 FRJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Porsche Cayman typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 21 years old, this Porsche Cayman is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LX55 FRJ registered?

LX55 FRJ is a 2005 Porsche Cayman, first registered on 28 November 2005.

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