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VU05 BFZ

2005 Porsche Cayenne

Black Petrol 3189cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

155,753 mi
Last recorded155,753 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Porsche Cayenne82,723 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU05 BFZ
MakePorsche
ModelCayenne
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,189cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2026 155,753 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on inner and outer edge and outer side wall curbed

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing on inner and outer edge and outer side wall curbed

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner and outer edge and outer side wall curbed

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear sub frame corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2025 139,696 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2024 130,627 miles

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

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

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp rear stop lamps slightly affected output of red light (4.3.3 (b))

rear light are tinted

Fail 1 Jul 2024 130,604 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which shows white light to the rear (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

rear light are tinted

Pass 7 Sep 2020 130,478 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2019 126,664 miles

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

Nearside and offside rear light lens damaged

Nearside rear exhaust clamp missing

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside rear exhaust clamp broken

Offside wiper blade poor

Pass 16 Mar 2018 122,040 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear exhaust clamp missing

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside rear exhaust clamp broken

Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 16 Mar 2018 122,040 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working and outer (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Nearside rear exhaust clamp missing

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside 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 rear exhaust clamp broken

Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 2 Feb 2017 112,040 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

nearside mirror damaged

under trays fitted

Fail 2 Feb 2017 112,040 miles

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

nearside mirror damaged

under trays fitted

Pass 1 Sep 2015 95,776 miles

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

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

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

plastic undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 23 Jul 2014 84,773 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jul 2013 76,004 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2013 75,999 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2012 70,606 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 8 Jul 2011 60,542 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2011 60,542 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 24 May 2010 45,486 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 38,325 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 24,677 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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VU05 BFZ is a 2005 Porsche Cayenne in Black with a 3,189cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VU05 BFZ, 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 VU05 BFZ registered?

VU05 BFZ is a 2005 Porsche Cayenne, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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