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MC05 XGJ

2005 Porsche Cayenne

Black Petrol 3189cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

95,162 mi
Last recorded95,162 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Porsche Cayenne82,723 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC05 XGJ
MakePorsche
ModelCayenne
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,189cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2023 95,162 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2022 95,084 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 91,856 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2020 87,424 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2020 87,424 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2019 82,309 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 78,012 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2018 78,012 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 15 Jan 2018 77,904 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both rear tyres perished

Central Rear Seat belt locking device cover missing

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Tyre worn smooth on edges

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

Oil leak Around filter ()

Pass 9 Jan 2017 74,516 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Odometer Not recorded (4.1.E.1)

Offside handbrake effort low

Fail 9 Jan 2017 74,516 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Odometer Not recorded (4.1.E.1)

Offside handbrake effort low

Pass 20 Jan 2016 69,189 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jan 2016 69,185 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cords exposed (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2015 62,520 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake discs are slightly worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

offside front tyre is worn close to the legal limit and cracked / deteriorated

Fail 12 Jan 2015 62,520 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake discs are slightly worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

offside front tyre is worn close to the legal limit and cracked / deteriorated

Pass 9 Jan 2014 57,524 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Jan 2013 53,322 miles

Nearside front tyre worn to outer edge 255/55/18V

Pass 14 Sep 2011 47,408 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 43,674 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 28 Sep 2009 40,486 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 37,940 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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MC05 XGJ is a 2005 Porsche Cayenne in Black with a 3,189cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 MC05 XGJ, 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 MC05 XGJ registered?

MC05 XGJ is a 2005 Porsche Cayenne, first registered on 13 July 2005.

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