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MV53 BFY

2004 Porsche Cayenne

Beige Petrol 4511cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

149,144 mi
Last recorded149,144 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Porsche Cayenne84,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV53 BFY
MakePorsche
ModelCayenne
Year2004
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,511cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2026 149,144 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2025 147,741 miles

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2024 144,850 miles

Fuel tank straps corroded

Pass 30 Mar 2023 141,379 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2022 136,942 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021

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

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

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

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

Fail 1 Jul 2021

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2019
Pass 7 Jun 2018
Pass 13 May 2017 122,101 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 117,456 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 109,149 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2013 102,526 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2012 92,706 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Jul 2012 92,706 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 85,049 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 29 Jun 2011 85,045 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 1 Jul 2010 75,910 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

front brake discs worn

rear brake discs worn

Pass 29 Jun 2009 65,456 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 55,600 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 55,578 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2007 43,642 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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MV53 BFY is a 2004 Porsche Cayenne in Beige with a 4,511cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2004 Porsche Cayenne models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.3% with a typical mileage of 84,940 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 MV53 BFY, 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 22 years old, this Porsche Cayenne is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was MV53 BFY registered?

MV53 BFY is a 2004 Porsche Cayenne, first registered on 7 January 2004.

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