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MX05 EBG

2005 Porsche Cayenne

Silver Petrol 3189cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

150,739 mi
Last recorded150,739 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Porsche Cayenne82,723 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX05 EBG
MakePorsche
ModelCayenne
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,189cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Fail 5 Dec 2025 150,739 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Dec 2024 147,166 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin NSF and OSF (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective fogged (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSR and OSR-3mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Nov 2023 143,404 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2022 136,365 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 131,267 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2020 128,258 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at caliper (1.1.11 (c))

covers fitted

Pass 15 Jan 2020 122,490 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2019 122,402 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both rear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Dec 2018 115,224 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2018 108,194 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 104,344 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2015 103,647 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2015 103,647 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 98,870 miles

both front tyres worn 2.5m

front and rear pads worn

Pass 28 Aug 2013 90,630 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)

Fail 28 Jun 2012 81,111 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 81,111 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 71,061 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2010 59,275 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2010 54,281 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Mar 2010 54,281 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 38,720 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2009 38,720 miles

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

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

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)

check brake pads when doing tyres

Pass 16 Jan 2008 23,878 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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MX05 EBG is a 2005 Porsche Cayenne in Silver with a 3,189cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MX05 EBG, 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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MX05 EBG is a 2005 Porsche Cayenne, first registered on 14 March 2005.

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