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MX04 TZJ

2004 Porsche Cayenne

Black Petrol 3189cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

173,655 mi
Last recorded173,655 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Porsche Cayenne84,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX04 TZJ
MakePorsche
ModelCayenne
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,189cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 173,655 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Front and rear suspension components corroded

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

Offside Front Fog light insecure

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2025 163,781 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2025 163,781 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2023 155,345 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

underbody has surface rust

Pass 9 Nov 2022 145,294 miles

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded near steering rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

vacuum leak top of engine from breather circuit

Pass 29 Oct 2021 139,122 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Oct 2021 139,081 miles

Central Rear Seat belt installation has an anchorage without suitable reinforcement (10.1 (f))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 136,062 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Nov 2020 136,062 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2019 133,216 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Under trays fitted

Pass 6 Nov 2018 130,396 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 127,117 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 120,416 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 114,641 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 107,669 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 101,970 miles

Centre rear seat belt buckle body damaged

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)

Fail 6 Dec 2013 101,970 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Centre rear seat belt buckle body damaged

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 26 Mar 2013 94,981 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

centre rear seat belt catch, plastic surround missing

offside wiper beginning to deteriorate

Pass 19 Apr 2012 88,979 miles

airbag fault indicated on dash

Fail 19 Apr 2012 88,979 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

airbag fault indicated on dash

Pass 26 Mar 2011 81,293 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2010 71,108 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 59,381 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 48,355 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2007 39,133 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2007 39,133 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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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MX04 TZJ is a 2004 Porsche Cayenne in Black with a 3,189cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 MX04 TZJ, 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 MX04 TZJ registered?

MX04 TZJ is a 2004 Porsche Cayenne, first registered on 30 March 2004.

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