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VX05 BYJ

2005 Porsche Cayenne

Black Petrol 3189cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2025
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

162,926 mi
Last recorded162,926 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 Porsche Cayenne82,723 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX05 BYJ
MakePorsche
ModelCayenne
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,189cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2024 162,926 miles

Engine Covers Fitted

Front All position lamps have a product on the lenses but not adversely affecting light output (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2023 158,491 miles

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

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

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

engine covers fitted

Pass 16 Sep 2022 156,001 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2022 156,001 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2021 151,058 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Sep 2021 151,058 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure tips (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2020 146,975 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2019 137,551 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2018 128,406 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 119,344 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 111,633 miles

Offside Front tyre split

Pass 2 Mar 2015 102,141 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 92,363 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 82,630 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 74,165 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2011 64,154 miles

Both rear brake discs are worn

Pass 11 Jan 2010 54,522 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 53,383 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 42,118 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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VX05 BYJ is a 2005 Porsche Cayenne in Black with a 3,189cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VX05 BYJ, 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 VX05 BYJ registered?

VX05 BYJ is a 2005 Porsche Cayenne, first registered on 7 March 2005.

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The MOT history for VX05 BYJ shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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