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S55 GWT

2004 Porsche Cayenne

Black Petrol 3189cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

169,422 mi
Last recorded169,422 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2025
Typical for 2004 Porsche Cayenne84,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS55 GWT
MakePorsche
ModelCayenne
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,189cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2025 169,422 miles

Front flexi brake pipes cracking

Fail 21 Jun 2025 169,422 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front flexi brake pipes cracking

Pass 5 Jun 2024 165,837 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 3 Jun 2024 165,832 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2023 154,177 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2022 146,886 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2022 146,886 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 6 May 2021 134,598 miles

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

Nearside Front Wing mirror cover missing

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread wearing unevenly

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 May 2020 128,161 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 12 May 2020 128,157 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 28 Feb 2019 106,740 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 91,674 miles

rear sub frame getting corroded

Fail 22 Jan 2018 91,674 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear sub frame getting corroded

Pass 6 Feb 2017 86,336 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 79,171 miles

both rear tyres close to legal limit

Pass 16 Feb 2015 65,447 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 57,738 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 51,141 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 44,848 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 37,242 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 30,319 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 21,898 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Pass 9 Apr 2008 14,887 miles

centre rear seat belt stalk casing broken

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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S55 GWT is a 2004 Porsche Cayenne in Black with a 3,189cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 2004 Porsche Cayenne models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.3% with a typical mileage of 84,940 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 S55 GWT, 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 22 years old, this Porsche Cayenne is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S55 GWT registered?

S55 GWT is a 2004 Porsche Cayenne, first registered on 3 September 2004.

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