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SJ55 HHW

2005 Porsche Cayenne

Black Petrol 3189cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

119,448 mi
Last recorded119,448 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Porsche Cayenne82,723 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ55 HHW
MakePorsche
ModelCayenne
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,189cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2026 119,448 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2025 115,912 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension components are corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2024 112,623 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2023 109,074 miles

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

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides jacking points corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

fuel tank straps coorroded

Pass 25 Feb 2022 102,948 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre has outer wall damage

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

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

Fail 25 Feb 2022 102,948 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear tyre has outer wall damage

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2020 93,804 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both side front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Coolant leak ()

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both side inner front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2019 90,404 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged outer casing damaged and missing but buckle still functions as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 27 Nov 2018 72,004 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 69,030 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2017 69,030 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Nov 2016 66,823 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2015 64,150 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2015 64,150 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2014 54,907 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2014 54,907 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2013 48,730 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Nov 2013 48,730 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 42,566 miles

{outer cover broken} on centre rear seat belt flexible stalkbut not likely to fail under load

Pass 24 Feb 2012 37,980 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2011 35,748 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Pass 11 Jan 2010 30,747 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 23,993 miles

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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SJ55 HHW 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 78.3%.

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 SJ55 HHW, 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 SJ55 HHW registered?

SJ55 HHW is a 2005 Porsche Cayenne, first registered on 26 October 2005.

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