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MX05 VMZ

2005 Porsche Cayenne

Black Petrol 4511cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

132,389 mi
Last recorded132,389 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2024
Typical for 2005 Porsche Cayenne82,723 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX05 VMZ
MakePorsche
ModelCayenne
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,511cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2024 132,389 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 132,389 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2019 132,353 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear/ ply cords exposed (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Sep 2018 128,444 miles

n/s/f flxi pipe perished

o/s/r suspenion out of line

Fail 5 Sep 2018 128,436 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

n/s/f flxi pipe perished

o/s/r suspenion out of line

Pass 1 Sep 2017 120,580 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 28 Aug 2017 120,580 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn to rear prop-shaft (2.5.C.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 7 Jul 2017 120,570 miles

Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension support bearing excessively worn center prop-shaft rubber bearing mount split insecure (2.4.G.4d)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated braiding exposed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords below legal limit of 1.6mm (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords below legal limit of 1.6mm (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 May 2016 108,298 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear tyre nail

Pass 13 May 2015 100,741 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 94,521 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 84,873 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 74,072 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 65,176 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 54,217 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2009 45,028 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 33,244 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 VMZ is a 2005 Porsche Cayenne in Black with a 4,511cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 VMZ, 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 MX05 VMZ registered?

MX05 VMZ is a 2005 Porsche Cayenne, first registered on 4 May 2005.

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