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W7 CAY

2005 Porsche Cayman

Silver Petrol 3387cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

81,797 mi
Last recorded81,797 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Porsche Cayman56,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW7 CAY
MakePorsche
ModelCayman
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,387cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 81,797 miles

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

Front Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (coffin arm) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (235/35/19) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (235/35/19) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 Sep 2025 81,789 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (265/35/19) (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (265/35/19) (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides, corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (coffin arm) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (235/35/19) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 May 2023 80,836 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2022 79,558 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 78,381 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 76,858 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 75,334 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 74,071 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 71,916 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2016 68,810 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2015 60,718 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2014 52,395 miles

o/s rear tyre approaching limit

front discs on inside edges scored and corroding

Fail 21 Aug 2014 52,385 miles

Offside Front Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

front discs on inside edges scored and corroding

o/s rear tyre approaching limit

Pass 23 Aug 2013 47,821 miles

slight corrosion on front discs

Pass 21 Aug 2012 42,714 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 38,185 miles

o/s front and rear brake discs corroded

slight movement in n/s steering arm

Pass 10 May 2010 26,971 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 12 May 2009 17,713 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 12,562 miles

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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W7 CAY is a 2005 Porsche Cayman in Silver with a 3,387cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 W7 CAY, 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 W7 CAY registered?

W7 CAY is a 2005 Porsche Cayman, first registered on 23 December 2005.

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