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RA55 GCU

2005 Porsche Cayenne

Beige Petrol 4511cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

170,407 mi
Last recorded170,407 miles
Recorded on1 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Porsche Cayenne82,723 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA55 GCU
MakePorsche
ModelCayenne
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,511cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 May 2025 170,407 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2024 170,271 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2023 166,465 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2021 160,896 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2020 149,649 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 137,080 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 127,494 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2017 124,954 miles

engine cover and under tray fitted

vehicle under body has surface corrosion

Pass 11 Jun 2016 123,826 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 10 Jun 2015 112,751 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 107,046 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

RHR tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 24 Oct 2013 76,123 miles

Rear centre seat belt stalk cover missing

offside rear outer seat belt stalk catch cover deteriorated

Pass 22 Nov 2012 59,884 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

case on the osr and center belt buckles broken but buckles still work

Fail 21 Nov 2012 59,880 miles

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

case on the osr and center belt buckles broken but buckles still work

Pass 10 Nov 2011 42,486 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 27,057 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

brake pads worn about 75%

n/s/rear tyre 1.6-2.0mm

o/s/rear tyre 2.5 - 3.0 mm

rear tyres bald on inner edges

Pass 18 Nov 2009 18,598 miles

brake pads wearing down to worning wires

Fail 18 Nov 2009 18,594 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

brake pads wearing down to worning wires

Pass 19 Nov 2008 13,815 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2008 13,815 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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RA55 GCU is a 2005 Porsche Cayenne in Beige with a 4,511cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 RA55 GCU, 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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RA55 GCU is a 2005 Porsche Cayenne, first registered on 16 November 2005.

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