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SW05 XPH

2005 Porsche Cayenne

Black Petrol 4511cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

140,802 mi
Last recorded140,802 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Porsche Cayenne82,723 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW05 XPH
MakePorsche
ModelCayenne
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,511cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 140,802 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2025 140,663 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2025 140,279 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2024 131,600 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2024 131,443 miles
Fail 1 May 2024 129,604 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2022 118,461 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2022 118,451 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2021 111,596 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2019 101,187 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2019 101,088 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 98,630 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2017 98,490 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 78,666 miles

under tray obscuring view

Pass 1 Aug 2013 70,264 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 58,590 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2012 58,588 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2011 50,552 miles

All tyres starting to wear low and deteriorate on outer edges

Pass 23 Aug 2010 43,956 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2009 35,369 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 35,369 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 33,726 miles

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

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 30 Apr 2009 33,703 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 13 May 2008 24,817 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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SW05 XPH is a 2005 Porsche Cayenne in Black with a 4,511cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 SW05 XPH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SW05 XPH?

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What year was SW05 XPH registered?

SW05 XPH is a 2005 Porsche Cayenne, first registered on 1 May 2005.

Is SW05 XPH safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW05 XPH shows 24 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SW05 XPH have outstanding finance?

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