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R7 FAJ

2005 Porsche Cayenne

Black Petrol 3189cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

102,551 mi
Last recorded102,551 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Porsche Cayenne82,723 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR7 FAJ
MakePorsche
ModelCayenne
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,189cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 102,551 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2024 98,399 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2024 92,821 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2024 92,821 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 91,056 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2021 87,130 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Subframe and all attached suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Jun 2021 87,023 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

Pass 21 May 2020 85,125 miles

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

Fail 6 Apr 2020 84,892 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 81,633 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 78,352 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2018 78,352 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 76,689 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2016 61,797 miles

ENGINE COVERS FITTED

HEAD LIGHTS AIM IS CORRECT WHEN ON SETTING 2

NO EMISSIONS DETECTED

UNDER-TRAYS FITTED

Pass 27 Aug 2014 45,104 miles

N/S/F tyre has various damage to outer sidewall.

Unable to fully test wheel bearings due to drag through 4x4.

Pass 2 Sep 2013 41,688 miles

Both exhaust tailpipe clamps fractured.

Fail 2 Sep 2013 41,688 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Both exhaust tailpipe clamps fractured.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 28,257 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 24,150 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2010 21,367 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 14 Sep 2010 21,367 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 3 Sep 2009 17,270 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 13,767 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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R7 FAJ is a 2005 Porsche Cayenne in Black with a 3,189cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 R7 FAJ, 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 R7 FAJ registered?

R7 FAJ is a 2005 Porsche Cayenne, first registered on 6 October 2005.

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