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W5 OHO

2005 Porsche Cayman

Grey Petrol 3387cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

51,289 mi
Last recorded51,289 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Porsche Cayman56,072 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW5 OHO
MakePorsche
ModelCayman
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,387cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 51,289 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2025 49,591 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2024 47,866 miles

Central Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small crack. (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/35R19 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2023 46,275 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2022 44,596 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fuel cap seal starting to perish.

Pass 24 Sep 2020 43,631 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 41,584 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2019 41,584 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2018 40,539 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2017 38,716 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2017 38,716 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 36,476 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2016 36,476 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 33,748 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2015 33,748 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 4 Feb 2014 30,968 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2014 30,961 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 4 Jan 2013 28,580 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 25,713 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight play from both front steering rack arms

Pass 8 Jan 2011 21,164 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Dec 2009 18,468 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 22 Dec 2008 15,589 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2008 15,589 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

How Reliable is the Porsche Cayman?

Based on 183,163 MOT tests across 18,218 vehicles.

88.7%
Pass Rate
3,060
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
18,218
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,565
position lamp(s) not working 1,354
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 490
Headlamp aim too high 486
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W5 OHO is a 2005 Porsche Cayman in Grey with a 3,387cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 2005 Porsche Cayman models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.9% with a typical mileage of 56,072 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 Cayman fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,565 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W5 OHO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Porsche Cayman typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 21 years old, this Porsche Cayman is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was W5 OHO registered?

W5 OHO is a 2005 Porsche Cayman, first registered on 17 December 2005.

Is W5 OHO safe to buy?

The MOT history for W5 OHO 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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