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VX05 BYU

2005 Porsche Cayenne

Black Petrol 4511cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

128,138 mi
Last recorded128,138 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2024
Typical for 2005 Porsche Cayenne82,723 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX05 BYU
MakePorsche
ModelCayenne
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,511cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2024 128,138 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2023 122,614 miles

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

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 14 Apr 2022 120,236 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Apr 2022 120,211 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 112,824 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 106,943 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 99,346 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 91,017 miles

Covers fitted to underside of vehicle

Fail 9 Jan 2018 91,016 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Covers fitted to underside of vehicle

Pass 7 Feb 2017 84,569 miles

nearside front tyre has a cut in outer sidewall

Fail 6 Feb 2017 84,567 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre has a cut in outer sidewall

Pass 13 Nov 2015 80,436 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 77,842 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 72,884 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

wipers smearing but not effecting view of road

Fail 4 Feb 2014 72,884 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

wipers smearing but not effecting view of road

Pass 8 Jan 2013 67,160 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Dec 2011 57,068 miles

child seat fitted to the OSR seat at time of test

tyre pressure warning light on.

Fail 20 Dec 2011 57,068 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

child seat fitted to the OSR seat at time of test

tyre pressure warning light on.

Pass 7 Dec 2010 52,284 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2010 49,806 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2009 43,717 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 28,556 miles

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)

Fail 21 Feb 2008 28,556 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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 BYU is a 2005 Porsche Cayenne in Black with a 4,511cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 VX05 BYU, 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 BYU registered?

VX05 BYU is a 2005 Porsche Cayenne, first registered on 2 March 2005.

Is VX05 BYU safe to buy?

The MOT history for VX05 BYU shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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