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SM53 LJM

2005 Porsche Cayman

Silver Petrol 3387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

129,584 mi
Last recorded129,584 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2024
Typical for 2005 Porsche Cayman56,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM53 LJM
MakePorsche
ModelCayman
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,387cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2024 129,584 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 125,861 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 120,133 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases has been sleeved, but slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Under body components are showing signs of age related corrosion

Fail 1 Aug 2022 120,133 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases has been sleeved, but slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Under body components are showing signs of age related corrosion

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

Pass 2 Aug 2021 119,315 miles

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 116,888 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2020 116,888 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 May 2019 111,994 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing slightly corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing slightly corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 104,840 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 23 Apr 2018 104,838 miles

front brake binding both (3.7.B.1)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 May 2017 97,104 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 9 May 2017 97,021 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear (4.1.E.1)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 May 2016 89,146 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Tyres feathering

Rear Caliper brake pipes unable to check due to covers

Rear Exhaust tailpipe clamps missing

Fail 13 May 2016 89,146 miles

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Tyres feathering

Rear Caliper brake pipes unable to check due to covers

Rear Exhaust tailpipe clamps missing

Pass 4 May 2015 80,097 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

O/S/F shocker gaiter split.

O/S/R shocker gaiter split.

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Tail pipe clamp N/S missing

Tail pipe clamp O/S loose

Pass 28 Apr 2014 66,454 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 66,197 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 53,760 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2012 40,197 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 39,680 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 37,516 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Sep 2010 32,959 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

offside front tyre tread cut

traction control lamp on

Pass 24 Aug 2009 28,299 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 28,288 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 12 May 2008 21,613 miles

How Reliable is the Porsche Cayman?

Based on 183,163 MOT tests across 18,218 vehicles.

88.7%
Pass Rate
3,060
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
18,218
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,565
position lamp(s) not working 1,354
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 490
Headlamp aim too high 486
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SM53 LJM is a 2005 Porsche Cayman in Silver with a 3,387cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

Across all 2005 Porsche Cayman models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.9% with a typical mileage of 56,072 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 Cayman fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,565 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SM53 LJM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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SM53 LJM is a 2005 Porsche Cayman, first registered on 13 April 2005.

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