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VU51 CAN

2004 Porsche Cayenne

Silver Petrol 4511cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

107,533 mi
Last recorded107,533 miles
Recorded on3 May 2025
Typical for 2004 Porsche Cayenne84,940 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU51 CAN
MakePorsche
ModelCayenne
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,511cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 May 2025 107,533 miles

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

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

Fail 2 May 2025 107,523 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2024 104,100 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 27 Mar 2024 104,028 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2023 98,372 miles

Offside Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2022 88,857 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2022 88,855 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust condition (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition backbox missing (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2021 78,350 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 70,457 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 65,243 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 61,616 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 59,966 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 46,654 miles

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

under trays/engine covers fitted

Fail 28 Apr 2016 46,632 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2015 42,458 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2014 35,293 miles

rear tyres close to wear bars

Pass 12 Mar 2013 25,455 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fault with self-leveling headlight system.

Fuel tank straps corroding.

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2012 20,370 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 18,558 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 17,353 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 14,156 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2008 10,507 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Feb 2008 10,507 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 6,044 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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VU51 CAN is a 2004 Porsche Cayenne in Silver with a 4,511cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

Across all 2004 Porsche Cayenne models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.3% with a typical mileage of 84,940 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 VU51 CAN, 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 22 years old, this Porsche Cayenne is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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VU51 CAN is a 2004 Porsche Cayenne, first registered on 19 March 2004.

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