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SF55 AAW

2005 Porsche Cayenne S Tiptronic

Blue Petrol 4511cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

146,504 mi
Last recorded146,504 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Porsche Cayenne S Tiptronic84,335 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF55 AAW
MakePorsche
ModelCayenne S Tiptronic
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,511cc
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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 146,504 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside front edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 275 45 19 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Aug 2025 146,504 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside front edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 275 45 19 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Aug 2024 141,411 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2023 137,806 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 4 Jul 2023 137,772 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2022 130,669 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 125,708 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 115,440 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 105,081 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 104,268 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2017 104,267 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2016 102,580 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2016 102,575 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2015 98,102 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 95,777 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 15 Sep 2014 95,777 miles

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

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

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

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 82,242 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 24 May 2011 72,177 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 59,023 miles

offside door mirror damaged

all tyres getting low treads

brake pad warning lamp on dash

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 24,191 miles

How Reliable is the Porsche Cayenne S Tiptronic?

Based on 1,288 MOT tests across 217 vehicles.

79.7%
Pass Rate
5,860
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
217
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 28
position lamp(s) not working 11
Registration plate lamp not working 10
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 10
Headlamp aim too high 10
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SF55 AAW is a 2005 Porsche Cayenne S Tiptronic in Blue with a 4,511cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2005 Porsche Cayenne S Tiptronic models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.5% with a typical mileage of 84,335 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 S Tiptronic fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 28 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SF55 AAW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Porsche Cayenne S Tiptronic typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 21 years old, this Porsche Cayenne S Tiptronic is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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SF55 AAW is a 2005 Porsche Cayenne S Tiptronic, first registered on 6 December 2005.

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