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MR55 MGY

2005 Porsche Cayenne

Black Petrol 4511cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

132,460 mi
Last recorded132,460 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2023
Typical for 2005 Porsche Cayenne82,723 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMR55 MGY
MakePorsche
ModelCayenne
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,511cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2023 132,460 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2022 129,386 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2021 125,879 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 125,703 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 124,935 miles

Axle (2) suspension springs are corroding

Nearside Front Outer Tyre wall has damage present and been temporarily repaired using glue

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced 3/4 of LED's inoperative (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front steering track rod ball joint dust cover slightly deteriorated

Nearside Front tyre inner wall has evidence of wall contact being present

Offside Front Outer tyre wall has damage present

Offside Front brake pipe to caliper is close to being kinked.

Offside Front suspension spring is corroding

The brake reservoir fluid level not seen!

The fuel cap sealing ring is deteriorating

The fuel tank bands are corroded

The lower steering column coupling has ingress of water and wear present

The park brake pedal does not fully release at the end of its working travel, therefore can leave the warning lamp illuminated!

The power steering fluid level is low

Fail 27 Sep 2018 124,932 miles

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure and in contact with sharp edges behind road wheel area (4.11 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insulation so damaged or deteriorated it is likely to cause a short-circuit behind road wheel area (4.11 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced suspect bulb holder not correctly fitted (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced suspect bulb holder not correctly fitted (4.4.3 (a))

Axle (2) suspension springs are corroding

Nearside Front Outer Tyre wall has damage present and been temporarily repaired using glue

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced 3/4 of LED's inoperative (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front steering track rod ball joint dust cover slightly deteriorated

Nearside Front tyre inner wall has evidence of wall contact being present

Offside Front Outer tyre wall has damage present

Offside Front brake pipe to caliper is close to being kinked.

Offside Front suspension spring is corroding

The brake reservoir fluid level not seen!

The fuel cap sealing ring is deteriorating

The fuel tank bands are corroded

The lower steering column coupling has ingress of water and wear present

The park brake pedal does not fully release at the end of its working travel, therefore can leave the warning lamp illuminated!

The power steering fluid level is low

Pass 6 Nov 2017 124,022 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2017 124,006 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Pass 11 Nov 2016 123,810 miles

all tyres cracking

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 123,060 miles

propshaft centre mounting worn

Pass 30 Oct 2014 122,602 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 121,518 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 118,895 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 115,678 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 104,278 miles

slight oil leak , possibly from gearbox

Pass 5 Nov 2009 83,906 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 59,062 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2008 59,062 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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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MR55 MGY is a 2005 Porsche Cayenne in Black with a 4,511cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MR55 MGY, 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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MR55 MGY is a 2005 Porsche Cayenne, first registered on 11 November 2005.

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