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WA54 DCX

2004 Porsche Cayenne Tiptronic S

Black Petrol 3189cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

178,621 mi
Last recorded178,621 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Porsche Cayenne Tiptronic S80,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA54 DCX
MakePorsche
ModelCayenne Tiptronic S
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,189cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 178,621 miles

BOTH INNER AND OUTTER SILLS CORRODED

FRONT SUSPENSION COMPONANTS CORRODED

REAR ANTI ROLL BAR AND SUSPENSION COMPONANTS CORRODED

REAR SUBFRAME HAS A LOT OF SURFACE CORROSION

Fail 5 Dec 2025 178,595 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

BOTH INNER AND OUTTER SILLS CORRODED

FRONT SUSPENSION COMPONANTS CORRODED

REAR ANTI ROLL BAR AND SUSPENSION COMPONANTS CORRODED

REAR SUBFRAME HAS A LOT OF SURFACE CORROSION

Pass 23 Oct 2024 166,581 miles

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

Coolant leak ()

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))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2024 166,581 miles

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 unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Coolant leak ()

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))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2023 158,023 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2023 158,013 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2022 148,739 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 142,787 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2021 142,787 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2020 137,952 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2019 136,793 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2019 136,724 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 135,361 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 132,928 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 125,266 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 118,206 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 110,318 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2013 102,402 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 95,889 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust leak at manifold.

Pass 30 Aug 2011 87,476 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 77,965 miles

Rear tyre treads on legal tread limits.

Pass 24 Aug 2009 69,238 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 69,238 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Aug 2008 58,731 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 46,968 miles

How Reliable is the Porsche Cayenne Tiptronic S?

Based on 4,171 MOT tests across 339 vehicles.

79.7%
Pass Rate
5,890
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
339
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 144
Headlamp aim too high 57
Registration plate lamp not working 47
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 36
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 34
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WA54 DCX is a 2004 Porsche Cayenne Tiptronic S in Black with a 3,189cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

Across all 2004 Porsche Cayenne Tiptronic S models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.0% with a typical mileage of 80,978 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 Tiptronic S fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 144 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WA54 DCX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Porsche Cayenne Tiptronic S typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 22 years old, this Porsche Cayenne Tiptronic S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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WA54 DCX is a 2004 Porsche Cayenne Tiptronic S, first registered on 27 September 2004.

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