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SN04 BFJ

2004 Porsche Cayenne Tiptronic S

Black Petrol 3189cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

173,965 mi
Last recorded173,965 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2024
Typical for 2004 Porsche Cayenne Tiptronic S80,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN04 BFJ
MakePorsche
ModelCayenne Tiptronic S
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,189cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2024 173,965 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2023 169,095 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2023 169,095 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2022 163,430 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2021 159,452 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2021 159,452 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2021 147,316 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2019 134,337 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2018 128,582 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Oct 2018 128,575 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 18 Nov 2017 122,605 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Nov 2017 122,599 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2016 103,129 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 Sep 2016 103,129 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2015 95,734 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2015 95,633 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2014 90,138 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 81,496 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 69,282 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 59,693 miles

slight sidewall damage to o/s/f tyre

Pass 25 Jun 2010 54,595 miles

rear self leveler broken

Pass 21 Apr 2009 45,925 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 36,567 miles

How Reliable is the Porsche Cayenne Tiptronic S?

Based on 4,171 MOT tests across 339 vehicles.

79.7%
Pass Rate
5,890
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
339
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 144
Headlamp aim too high 57
Registration plate lamp not working 47
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 36
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 34
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SN04 BFJ is a 2004 Porsche Cayenne Tiptronic S in Black with a 3,189cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 2004 Porsche Cayenne Tiptronic S models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.0% with a typical mileage of 80,978 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 Tiptronic S fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 144 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SN04 BFJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Porsche Cayenne Tiptronic S typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 22 years old, this Porsche Cayenne Tiptronic S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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SN04 BFJ is a 2004 Porsche Cayenne Tiptronic S, first registered on 31 May 2004.

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