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OU05 PFJ

2005 Porsche Cayenne

Silver Petrol 3189cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

174,665 mi
Last recorded174,665 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Porsche Cayenne82,723 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU05 PFJ
MakePorsche
ModelCayenne
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,189cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2025 174,665 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2024 163,239 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Jan 2024 163,239 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high needs buffing and adjust (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect needs buffing (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2022 153,491 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2022 153,491 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure clamp loose (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 145,364 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 138,743 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 127,530 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 124,740 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2018 124,740 miles

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

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Sep 2017 118,943 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 111,078 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 109,173 miles

both front tyres worn low on inner edge

Pass 12 Sep 2014 98,506 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 86,044 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 82,660 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2011 71,509 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 71,509 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 58,141 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 47,180 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2008 34,767 miles

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

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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OU05 PFJ is a 2005 Porsche Cayenne in Silver with a 3,189cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 OU05 PFJ, 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 OU05 PFJ registered?

OU05 PFJ is a 2005 Porsche Cayenne, first registered on 21 March 2005.

Is OU05 PFJ safe to buy?

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